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SparkNotes presents detailed notes on Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. Summary of the Book This book contains detailed notes on The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho’s most famous novel. It includes a complete glossary, detailed analysis for readers and more. This book will prove useful to readers who are preparing a literary critique of the novel, or studying the novel for its plot. It also includes detailed study questions, quizzes and other important features which will help students absorb the textual matter of the book with ease and help them prepare for a review. In the nature of all SparkNotes books, this book also delves into the motifs, symbols and essay topics within the novel. About Paulo Coelho Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist and lyricist known for novels such as The Alchemist, Veronika Decides to Die, Brida and The Zahir. Coelho’s life story has been adapted into a film entitled The Pilgrim — the Best Story of Paulo Coelho or Não Pare na Pista. The film was directed by Daniel Augusto.