O Alquimista
The most accessible and representative starting point for Coelho's spiritual fiction.
Author guide
Paulo Coelho Books in Order
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian writer whose bibliography includes novels, memoir, essays, adaptations, anthologies, and reflective collections. His international breakthrough was The Alchemist, followed by widely translated works including The Pilgrimage, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, Eleven Minutes, and The Zahir.
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O Diário de um Mago
A strong starting point for readers interested in his memoir and spiritual journey.
Outside the series
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Novels (19)
- O Teatro na Educação
nonfiction · 1973
- O Manual Prático do Vampirismo
nonfiction · 1985
- O Alquimista
novel · 1988
- Brida
novel · 1990
This is the story of Brida, a young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. She has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching for something more. Her search leads her to people of great wisdom, who begin to teach…
- As Valkírias
novel · 1992
- Na Margem do Rio Piedra Eu Sentei e Chorei
novel · 1994
- O Monte Cinco
novel · 1996
Profeten Elias bliver i år 870 f.Kr. vismand i byen Sarepta, efter - på Guds ord - at have genoplivet enkens søn. Han oplever en række dramatiske begivenheder, som stiller ham ansigt til ansigt med Gud
- Veronika Decide Morrer
novel · 1998
Twenty-four-year-old Veronika seems to have everything -- youth and beauty, boyfriends and a loving family, a fulfilling job. But something is missing in her life. So, one cold November morning, she takes a handful of sleeping pills…
- O Demônio e a Srta. Prym
novel · 2000
Um estrangeiro sem mais nada a perder resolve propor um teste moral aos 281 habitantes da pequena comunidade de Viscos. Ele escolhe a jovem Chantal para servir de intermediária e dar ao povo a escolha de se tornar ou não cúmplice em uma…
- Onze Minutos
novel · 2003
Knust af kærestesorg rejser smukke brasilianske Maria til Genève, hvor hun som luksusprostitueret oplever sex i mange varianter, før hun lærer hvad kærlighed er
- O Zahir
novel · 2005
- A Bruxa de Portobello
novel · 2006
- O Vencedor Está Só
novel · 2008
- Aleph
novel · 2010
Naar aanleiding van een geloofscrisis gaat de auteur op reis met de Trans-Siberië Express om zichzelf terug te vinden en zich spiritueel verbonden te voelen.
- Manuscrito Encontrado em Accra
novel · 2012
- Adultério
novel · 2014
- A Espiã
novel · 2016
- Hippie
novel · 2018
A journey to the past. A map for the future. After hitchhiking from Brazil to nearly halfway around the world, Paulo stumbles across Karla, a young Dutch woman and like-minded soul, in Amsterdam’s famous Dam Square. Together they decide…
- O Caminho do Arco
novella · 2020
Nonfiction (1)
- O Diário de um Mago
memoir · 1987
Short fiction (3)
- Maktub
short-story-collection · 1994
“Maktub não é um livro de conselhos — mas uma troca de experiências.” — Paulo Coelho Durante um ano, Paulo Coelho teve uma coluna diária chamada Maktub no jornal Folha de S.PAulo. NEla, publicava curtíssimos textos sobre os pensamentos e…
- Histórias para Pais, Filhos e Netos
short-story-collection · 2001
- O Gênio e as Rosas
short-story-collection · 2004
Essays and speeches (5)
- Arquivos do Inferno
essay-collection · 1982
- O Dom Supremo
essay · 1991
Num certo dia do final do século passado, o acaso (talvez não exatamente o acaso) colocou um jovem missionário diante de uma pequena platéia, que ali estava para ouvir um outro pregador. O jovem missionário era Henry Drummond, que acabara…
- O Manual do Guerreiro da Luz
essay-collection · 1997
As mensagens que o guerreiro da luz deixa neste livro podem ser lidas e relidas em qualquer situação, em especial quando é necessário encontrar forças para enfrentar os desafios diários. EM alguns momentos, o guerreiro observa o que se…
- Cartas de Amor de um Profeta
essay · 1997
- Ser Como o Rio que Flui
essay-collection · 2006
'Ser Como o Rio Que Flui' é uma compilação de contos, opiniões e ideias que constitui um reflexo da vasta criação do escritor. Peças literárias de vários períodos e publicações compõem este livro, que tece uma linha sensível, acompanhada…
Frequently asked questions about Paulo Coelho
Who is Paulo Coelho, and where was he born?
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist and lyricist, born in Rio de Janeiro on August 24, 1947. He is best known internationally for spiritually themed fiction, especially The Alchemist.
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What did Paulo Coelho do before becoming a full-time writer?
Before devoting himself fully to literature, Coelho worked as a theatre director and author, journalist, composer, record-company director, and teacher. He also wrote songs for major Brazilian performers, including Elis Regina, Rita Lee, and Raul Seixas.
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What influenced Paulo Coelho’s writing?
His spiritual search was shaped by his Catholic upbringing, travels, encounters with Eastern religions and esoteric traditions, and a 1986 pilgrimage along the Road to Santiago de Compostela. He described that pilgrimage as a major turning point in his life and writing.
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What major awards and honors has Paulo Coelho received?
His honors include the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award in 1999, France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur, and membership in the Brazilian Academy of Letters, which he joined in 2002.
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What is Paulo Coelho’s literary legacy?
Coelho’s books have reached readers worldwide: Penguin Random House reports translations into 88 languages, sales of more than 320 million copies, and publication in over 170 countries. He has also supported Brazilian children and older people through the Paulo Coelho Institute and served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
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