The alchemist

Coelho, Paulo (author.). Irons, Jeremy, 1948- (narrator., Narrator). hoopla digital. (Added Author).

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 0060879076
ISBN: 9780060879075
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 audio file (240 min.)) : digital.
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electronic resource
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Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: [United States] : HarperAudio, 2005.
Distributor: Made available through hoopla

Content descriptions

Restrictions on Access Note:	Digital content provided by hoopla.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Jeremy Irons.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.