The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho has fascinated readers all over the world, becoming the subject of many book reviews. This novel is the story of a young shepherd named Santiago, who, driven by his prophetic dreams, leaves the comfort of the Spanish countryside to search for a hidden treasure. During his journey he learns to listen to his heart, to follow the language of omens and meets an alchemist who helps him realize his. dream. The story teaches you to follow your dreams by seeing the world through your eyes and not someone else's. Say no to plagiarism Get a original essay This is a novel about love, about personal journey, about following your dreams. It begins with Santiago visiting a gypsy to interpret a constant dream he has had. She rejects his dream and tells him about his legend staff to go to Egypt. Santiago ignores his words and leaves to return to his sheep, but when an old man named Melchizedek dressed in golden armor claims to be the king of Salem he has second thoughts. He tells Santiago that it is his personal legend to travel to the pyramids. Melchizedek convinces Santiago to sell him his flock and go to Tangier. When Santiago leaves, he is robbed in a bar forcing him to find work with a local crystal merchant. Santiago encourages the merchant to take risks with his business, becoming a rich man in just a year. He decides that the time has come to finally search for treasure in the pyramids. He joins the caravan crossing the Sahara desert towards Egypt and meets an Englishman who is studying to be an alchemist. Learn a lot of English while traveling. Santiago discovers that the Englishman intends to ask the alchemist the secret of the trade. The caravan must stop in Al-Fayoum, an oasis, to avoid violent tribal wars in the desert. Santiago falls in love with Fatima, who lives in the oasis. Santiago witnesses an omen, an eagle speaking to him, predicting an attack on the oasis. He warns the tribal leaders of the attack. The oasis successfully defends itself from the attack thanks to Santiago's warning. The alchemist learns of Santiago's vision and invites him on a trip to the desert. The alchemist then teaches Santiago the importance of listening to his heart and pursuing his personal legend. He convinces Santiago to leave Fatima and the caravan to finish his journey to the pyramids. The alchemist teaches Santiago about the soul of the world and how it can speak to you. He teaches him little about alchemy, but instead reminds Santiago of his personal legend and that there is no alchemy in it. They are a few days from the pyramids when a tribe of Arab soldiers captures them. In exchange for his and Santiago's life, the alchemist hands over all of Santiago's money and tells the soldiers that Santiago is a powerful alchemist who will turn into wind within three days. Santiago is alarmed because he has no idea how to turn in the wind and for the next three days he contemplates the desert. On the third day he communicates with the wind and sun and tells them to help him create a sandstorm. He prays to the hand that wrote everything and in the midst of the storm it disappears. He reappears on the other side of the camp and the men of the tribe, intimidated by the power of the storm and Santiago's skill, set him and the alchemist free. The alchemist then leaves him because he has his own path to follow. Please note: this is just an example. Get a custom paper from our expert writers now. Get a custom essaySantiago then finally arrives at the pyramids and starts digging in the place he dreamed of. But two men grab him and beat him, when he tells them about his dream, they decide he must not have it