Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
book
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
film
graphic novel |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Paulo_Coelho
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
realization of personal legend
Santiago's_journey encounters_with_Melchizedek learning_from_the_Alchemist relationship_with_Fatima |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Brazil
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| gptkbp:criticalReception |
widely praised
some criticism for simplicity |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
popular among travelers
influenced various artists subject of academic studies inspired numerous motivational speakers frequently quoted in self-help seminars |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
often used in educational settings
considered a modern classic influenced the New Age movement translated into multiple formats |
| gptkbp:genre |
novel
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Alchymist
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| gptkbp:influence |
self-help literature
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
journey of self-discovery
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| gptkbp:language |
Portuguese
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| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
Santiago
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
allegorical
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| gptkbp:notableQuote |
“It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” “The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.” “People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being.” |
| gptkbp:publishedIn |
1988
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| gptkbp:publisher |
HarperCollins
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| gptkbp:sells |
over 65 million copies
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:Andalusia |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:the_Philosopher's_Stone
the treasure the sheep the desert the crystal shop |
| gptkbp:theme |
spirituality
alchemy personal legend |
| gptkbp:translatedInto |
80 languages
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