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Alchemist books a boutique publisher based in hertfordshire, england, publishing contemporary novels which tell the story of mankinds reconciliation with ultimate truth. Along the way he meets a gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point santiago in. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Davis performs alchemy, fusing disparate strands of technohype, mystical. Benjamin jonson june 11, 1572 august 6, 1637 was an english dramatist, actor and poet. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new foreword by paulo coelho. Originally written in portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. Poems by kirwan, anna and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of selfdiscovery, the alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.
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