Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following
around the world. This story dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom
is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from
his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure
buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman a man
who calls himself king and an Alchemist all of whom point Santiago
in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is or
if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way
But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a
meditation on the treasures found within. Lush evocative and deeply
humane the story of Santiago is art eternal testament to the
transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to
our hearts.