A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller,including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho. Combining magicmysticismwisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discoveryThe Alchemist has become a modern classicselling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiagoan Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far differentΓÇöand far more satisfyingΓÇöthan he ever imagined. Santiago’s journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our heartsof recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life’s pathandmost importantlyto follow our dreams.