Showing results for "The Alchemist" in Literary History & Criticism

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho follows Santiago, a shepherd boy, on his quest for a hidden treasure. Throughout his journey, he discovers profound life lessons about destiny, personal legend, and the importance of listening to one's heart. The novel is a captivating blend of adventure and philosophy.

Life is too short for shit books! The Book Alchemist celebrates the magic of reading and the joy of great storytelling. Our guests are from all walks of life and each one shares the books which have shaped their lives or the ones which they have penned. Some are authors, and well known names, some are people who love reading. They all have a story or two to share about the books they love. And why...

In Ben Johnson's "The Alchemist," a trio of scammers promise wealth and fortune to their victims, exploiting human greed and gullibility. This podcast episode unpacks Johnson’s comedic masterpiece, delving into the timeless themes of deception, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth. Perfect for listeners who enjoy tales of trickery, wit, and the unraveling of con games with unexpected twists and consequences.

In The Secret of The Alchemist, Colm Holland reveals how you can discover the power to miraculously change the world around you beyond all recognition and for the better. Colm will tell you the story of his encounter with Paulo Coelho and his best-selling book The Alchemist and how discovering the secret in Paulo’s novel gave him the insights to achieve true empowerment in his life.

Veteran comics podcaster Tim and monster theorist Patrick now enter season two, a chapter-by-chapter look at Hitoshi Iwaaki's PARASYTE!Scroll back for season one, our chapter-by-chapter discussion of Hiromu Arakawa's FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST!

The CliffsNotes study guide on Paul Coehlo's The Alchemist supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read The Alchemist.

Consider a world inhabited with only cats and dogs: a society recognizable as our own, but with its eccentricities being the norm, rather than the exception. A world where the charm of Kenneth Grahame’s Wind In the Willows meets the exotic world of Ian Fleming’s Bond. A world where fluffy just got dangerous. These are the Velvet Paw of Asquith Novels, also known as the Dooven Books: welcome to the genre of New Fable. When Oscar stumbles across an arrogant bard named the Dodosette and the beautiful cat Vaasi-Vee, he unearths a plot to plunge the world into darkness. After some begging, a ...

Teachings that do not speak of pain have no meaning, because humankind cannot gain something without first giving something in return. In alchemy, to obtain something, something of equal value must be lost—this is equivalent exchange. Join hosts Ellen, Kassem, and Kayla as we read through Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa chapter by chapter, exploring every twist, turn, explosion, transmutation-gone-awry, and moment of connection (and hubris) the series has to offer. Fans old and new will enjoy deep discussion—and a few tangents and laughs along the way.