The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

How does Santiago understand love? Is this a true/complete understanding of love or is it limited?

Introduction

Paulo Coelho has recently gained grave appreciation and recognition for those who have either started reading or have been passionate about reading for a long time. Coelho's magnificent pieces of script and text have captured the hearts of millions around the world, ranging from as innate as the feelings of what and how a prostitute feels (The Eleven Minutes) to a man's way throughout his life and the way that he has spent (The Pilgrimage). With exciting words, phrases and expressions used throughout the novel, Coelho's collection is a must-have for those who love to read or who wish to qualify their time in something worthy.

The Alchemist defines the significance and importance of value and worthiness of an object, event or person that should be recognized by the individual who possesses it or is with the person. The story narrates how Santiago (a shepherd), the lead character of the story, displays the significance of faith and love that an individual must have in order to survive the adversities and ills that one receives throughout life.

As the story proceeds, it narrates and undertakes the whereabouts of how far and wide Santiago travels and works his way through achieving his dream with faith and a tenacious attitude. On his way, his accomplice, the alchemist, leads into gold to show the boy that it is possible to reach one's Personal Legend. He splits the gold into four parts: one for himself, one for the monk, one for the boy, and the last to be held in trust at the monastery in case Santiago needs it in the future (Amis, 1).

Santiago's dream had directed him to a ruined church in Spain, where a treasure ...
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