Who is the author of the book The Alchemist?
The Alchemist (original Portuguese: O Alquimista) is a bestselling novel, published in 1988 by the Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho. It is Coelho’s most famous work, a fable about following one’s dreams. Since its original publication, The Alchemist has been translated into 56 languages. Altogether, it has sold over 65 million copies in over 150 countries, making it one of the best selling books of all time.