PAULO COELHO COLLECTION  (English, Paperback, Coelho, Paulo)

This box set brings together five of Paulo Coelho’s best-known works.

Summary of the Books

The Alchemist

An Andalusian shepherd boy travels from his homeland in Spain to the deserts of Egypt to find a treasure buried in the pyramids. This story is a metaphorical adventure and is considered to be a popular philosophical allegory.

Eleven Minutes

A young girl from a Brazilian village becomes disenchanted with love following heartbreak. She meets a handsome young artist who will put her inhibitions to the test and force her to choose between her desire and convictions.

The Fifth Mountain

In this fictional account of the story of the prophet Elijah, the Prophet witnesses the sacking of the city of Akbar, also known as Zarephath. He journeys to the Fifth Mountain, the living place of the embodiment of the pagan god, Baal.

The Devil and Miss Prym

A young girl is tasked by a mysterious man with a strange question. If it would lead to the improvement of society, would she allow the murder of an innocent human being? Are human beings essentially good or evil?

Veronika Decides to Die

A girl tries to kill herself and ends up in a hospital. There, she discovers that she has contracted a fatal disease. However, she comes to cherish life, realizing that now that she wants to live, she is probably going to die.

About Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist and lyricist also known for novels such as Brida, The Zahir and Aleph.

Coelho’s life story has been adapted into a film entitled The Pilgrim — the Best Story of Paulo Coelho or Não Pare na Pista. The film was directed by Daniel Augusto.