Paulo Coelho Books

HarperCollins India presents a must-have collection of 10 super-hit titles by the bestselling author in one stunning box. This collection showcases some of his best works in one superb package. It is a beautiful gift that will have fans in raptures over its contents. This box set includes: The Alchemist Veronika Decides To Die The Zahir The Valkyries The Witch Of Portobello The Pilgrimage By The River Piedra Eleven Minutes Devil And Miss Prym Fifth Mountain

A 2021 agenda based on the writings of Paulo Coelho, one of the world's most beloved and inspirational authors. World-renowned author Paulo Coelho has inspired millions with bestselling classics like The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, Manuscript Found in Accra, Adultery, The Spy and most recently, Hippie. Now, with this 2021 day planner, the same wisdom that draws readers to his books time and time again can serve as a source of daily inspiration year round. Available in English and Spanish, Encounters (Encuentros) features moving and revealing quotes by internationally beloved author Paulo Coelho. More than your average planner, readers can begin each day with a word of wisdom, receive spiritual food-for-thought as they navigate through their everyday lives, and have Coelho be their guide as they plan and embark on their own travels and personal journeys.

Paulo Coelho is a worldwide phenomenon. At a time when he is coming up to the fantastic achievement of 100 million copies sold worldwide across all his books, his fans will be delighted with the first ever official biography of Paulo, an in-depth look at his life and work, and what makes him the much-loved author he is today.

A treasury of selected quotations from one of the world’s best-loved and best-selling writers and the author of The Alchemist.

The Alchemist The Devil and Miss Prym Eleven Minutes Veronica Decides To Die The Fifth Mountain

The Alchemist The Devil and Miss Prym Eleven Minutes Veronica Decides To Die The Fifth Mountain

These conversational style interviews with Paul Coehlo, conducted by journalist Juan Arias, cover a wide range of topics including: Paul's being institutionalized as a young man for his artistic leanings; his kidnapping and torture by paramilitaries; his experiences with Black Magic and drugs; his epiphany at Dauchau, and vision of his own death; his views on the nature of writing and the spiritual quest.

The classic novel of a quest for knowledge that has delighted, inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and thinkers—a perennial favorite for graduation gifts. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Though set in a place and time far removed from the Germany of 1922, the year of the book’s debut, the novel is infused with the sensibilities of Hermann Hesse’s time, synthesizing disparate philosophies–Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, Western individualism–into a unique vision of life as expressed through one man’s search for meaning. It is the story of the quest of Siddhartha, a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege and comfort to seek spiritual fulfillment and wisdom. On his journey, Siddhartha encounters wandering ascetics, Buddhist monks, and successful merchants, as well as a courtesan named Kamala and a simple ferryman who has attained enlightenment. Traveling among these people and experiencing life’s vital passages–love, work, friendship, and fatherhood–Siddhartha discovers that true knowledge is guided from within.

The latest novel from #1 internationally bestselling author Coelho is a classic of inspiration and reflection. A novel of philosophical reflection set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Here a community of Christians, Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack and certain destruction.

This text is a magical fable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above all, following your dreams. The book tells the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a worldly treasure as fabulous as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers, and from there into the Egyptian desert, where a fateful encounter with the alchemist awaits him. With a visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, the author hopes that The Alchemist has the power to inspire nations and change people's lives.

"Love contains inspirational quotes from such beloved Coelho titles as Eleven Minutes, The Valkyries, The Zahir, and, The Alchemist" --

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

This guide helps make Shakespeare's play more accessible. It contains a complete text of the original work, along with a line-by-line modernisation and plenty of helpful commentary.

A journey to the past. A map for the future. After hitchhiking from Brazil to nearly halfway around the world, Paulo stumbles across Karla, a young Dutch woman and like-minded soul, in Amsterdam's famous Dam Square. Together they decide to take the fabled hippie trail across Europe to Nepal, aboard the Magic Bus, in search of self-discovery. So begins a life-defining love story that will set the course for the rest of their lives. Drawing on the rich experience of his own life, Paulo Coelho relives the dreams of a generation that longed for peace and challenged the established social order.

Veronika has everything she could wish for, but she is not happy. Something is lacking, and one morning she decides to die. She takes an overdose, only to wake up in hospital where she realises she has only days to live. The story follows Veronika through these intense days.

A Collection Of Insightful Philosophical Thoughts And Stories, In Which Paulo Coehlo Offers Inspiring Answers To Profound Questions To Delight Spiritual Seekers Everywhere. It Has Proved To Be A Perfect Gift-Book In The Few Countries In Which It Has Been Published So Far. This Will Be The First English Translation. This Book Is A Jewel For All Of Us Who Look For Meaning In Our Daily Lives As We Struggle Along The Spiritual Path. Within Each Of Us Is A Warrior Of Light. Each Of Us Capable Of Listening To The Silence Of The Heart, Of Accepting Failure Without Letting It Get Us Down And Of Holding Onto Hope Even In The Face Of Weariness And Depression. Values Like Love For All Things, Discipline, Friendship And Learning To Listen To Our Own Hearts Are The Arms With Which This Warrior Confronts The Battles We Face In The Name Of Personal Growth And In The Defence Of The Light. On Every Page There Is An Inspirational Thought, Which Can Be Read As Part Of Paulo Coelho'S Whole Philosophy Or Used Form The Basis Of A Daily Meditation. The Manual Of The Warrior Of Light Is A Handbook That Shows Human Beings How To Live As Spiritual Beings In The Material World.

The new bestselling novel, now in paperback, from international literary phenomenon Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist. A chance meeting in Rio takes Maria to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune, yet ends up working the streets as a prostitute. In Geneva, Maria drifts further and further away from love while at the same time developing a fascination with sex. Eventually, Maria's despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria has to choose between pursuing a path of darkness, sexual pleasure for its own sake, or risking everything to find her own 'inner light' and the possibility of sacred sex, sex in the context of love. Paulo Coelho sensitively explores the nature of sex and love in his gripping and daring new novel.

This guide helps make Shakespeare's play more accessible. It contains a complete text of the original work, along with a line-by-line modernisation and plenty of helpful commentary.

An extraordinary mixture of adventure story and guide to self-knowledge, this book recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo and his mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword.

This is the story of Pilar, an independent and practical yet restless young woman, whose life is forever changed by an encounter with a childhood friend.

From the #1 best-selling author of The Alchemist comes an inspiring story about a young man seeking wisdom from an elder, and the practical lessons imparted along the way. Includes stunning illustrations by Christoph Niemann. “A novelist who writes in a universal language.” —The New York Times In The Archer we meet Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, and the boy who comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfill, that a life constricted by fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living. Instead one must take risks, build courage, and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer. With the wisdom, generosity, simplicity, and grace that have made him an international best seller, Paulo Coelho provides the framework for a rewarding life: hard work, passion, purpose, thoughtfulness, the willingness to fail, and the urge to make a difference.

His Fifth Novel, The Fifth Mountain, Is Set In The 9Th Century Bc. Elijah Is A Young Man Struggling To Maintain His Sanity Amidst A Chaotic World Of Tyranny And War. Forced To Flee His Home, Then Choose Between His Newfound Love And Security And His Overwhelming Sense Of Duty, This Is A Moving And Inspiring Story About How We Can Transcend Even The Most Terrible Ordeals By Keeping Faith And Love Alive. Paulo'S Writing Is A Visionary Blend Of Spirituality, Magical Realism And Folklore. His Stories Are Simple And Direct, Yet They Have The Power To Change Lives And Inspire You With The Courage To Follow Your Dreams&&

This guide helps make Shakespeare's play more accessible. It contains a complete text of the original work, along with a line-by-line modernisation and plenty of helpful commentary.

Features the favorite literary works of the best-selling author of "The Alchemist," organized into the four earthly elements they represent.

The latest spellbinding novel from one of the world's best-loved authors, Paulo Coelho, now in paperback.

'The Zahir', Paulo Coelho's new novel, is a follow-on to 'The Alchemist'. Paulo picks up the theme of the pilgrimage to Santiago but tells a very different, gripping story of love, loss and passionate obsession

From one of the world's best loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho, comes a riveting novel tracing the mysterious life and disappearance of Athena dubbed 'the Witch of Portobello'. This is the story of Athena, or Sherine, to give her the name she was baptised with. Her life is pieced together through a series of recorded interviews with those people who knew her well or hardly at all - parents, colleagues, teachers, friends, acquaintances, her ex-husband. The novel unravels Athena's mysterious beginnings, via an orphanage in Romania, to a childhood in Beirut. When war breaks out, her adoptive family move with her to London, where a dramatic turn of events occurs... Athena, who has been dubbed 'the Witch of Portobello' for her seeming powers of prophecy, disappears dramatically, leaving those who knew her to solve the mystery of her life and abrupt departure. Like The Alchemist, The Witch of Portobello is the kind of story that will transform the way readers think about love, passion, joy and sacrifice.

An essential companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist, filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery.

The Winner Stands Alone is the enthralling new novel by the incomparable Paulo Coelho.

In her bestselling book Losses and Gains, Lya Luft draws on her own experiences of loss and gain in marriage and family to address the universal themes of childhood, love and maturity. As children, the unconditional love we receive from our parents determines our expectations for all the other forms of love we experience later.

When Mata Hari arrived in Paris she was penniless. Soon she was feted as the most elegant woman in the city. A dancer who shocked and delighted audiences, as a confidante and courtesan she bewitched the era's richest and most powerful men. But as paranoia consumed a country at war, Mata Hari's lifestyle brought her under suspicion. In 1917 she was arrested in her hotel room on the Champs- lysUes and accused of espionage. Told through Mata Hari's final letter, The Spyis the unforgettable story of a woman who dared to break the conventions of her time, and paid the price.

The stunningly personal new non-fiction work from one of the world's most inspiring and intuitive authors, Paulo Coelho.

A Stranger Arrives In The Small Mountain Village. He Carries With Him A Backpack Containing A Notebook And Eleven Gold Bars. Burying These In The Vicinity, The Stranger Strikes Up A Curious Friendship With A Young Woman From The Village Miss Prym. His Mission Is To Discover Whether Human Beings Are Essentially Good Or Evil. In This Stunning New Novel, Paulo Coelho'S Unusual Protagonist Sets The Town A Moral Challenge From Which They May Never Recover. A Fascinating Meditation On The Human Soul, The Devil And Miss Prym Illuminates The Reality Of Good And Evil Within Us All, And Our Uniquely Human Capacity To Choose Between Them.

Haunted By A Devastating Curse, Paulo Is Instructed By His Mysterious Spiritual Master To Embark Upon A Journey To Find And Speak To His Guardian Angel In An Attempt To Confront And Overcome His Dark Past. The Valkyries Is A Compelling Account Of This Forty Day Quest Into The Searing Heat Of The Mojave Desert, Where Paulo And His Wife, Chris, Encounter The Valkyries Warrior Women Who Travel The Desert On Motorcycles, Spreading The Word Of Angels. This Exotic Spiritual Odyssey Is A Rare Combination Of Truth, Myth, Imagination And Inspiration. Ultimately It Is A Story About Being Able To Forgive Our Past And Believe In Our Future.

The thought-provoking new novel from the international bestselling author whose words change lives. Linda knows she's lucky. Yet every morning when she opens her eyes to a so-called new day, she feels like closing them again. Her friends recommend medication. But Linda wants to feel more, not less. And so she embarks on an adventure as unexpected as it is daring, and which reawakens a side of her that she - respectable wife, loving mother, ambitious journalist - thought had disappeared. Even she can't predict what will happen next...

This guide helps make Shakespeare's play more accessible. It contains a complete text of the original work, along with a line-by-line modernisation and plenty of helpful commentary.

This guide helps make Shakespeare's play more accessible. It contains a complete text of the original work, along with a line-by-line modernisation and plenty of helpful commentary.

Paulo Coelho’s complete HarperCollins paperback collection in one sleek boxed set. Includes thirteen books: The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, Brida, Warrior of the Light, Veronika Decides to Die, Eleven Minutes, The Fifth Mountain, The Devil and Miss Prym, The Witch of Portobello, The Zahir, The Winner Stands Alone, and By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept.

A young Andalusian shepherd, Santiago, sets out in search of a buried treasure at the foot of the pyramids. During his journey, he will discover the key to a spiritual quest. 'The Alchemist' is the story of Santiago's quest for treasure. In the desert, guided by the alchemist, he learns to listen to his heart, to read the signs of destiny, and above all, to pursue his dream. A wonderful philosophical tale destined for the child that each person hides within, 'The Alchemist' is often compared to 'The Little Prince' by Saint-Exupéry and 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' by Richard Bach.

A Paula Coelho legnépszerűbb műveiből készült idézetgyűjtemény középpontjában a „szabadság” áll. A kötetben eredeti, bájosan kifejezett és mélyen igaz gondolatok találhatók, amelyeket a szerző számos regényének szereplői, valamint maga az író fogalmaz meg esszéiben. Az idézetek inspiráló üzenetei segítenek a mindennapokban, és emlékeztetnek arra, hogy a szabadság keresése és megélése mindenki számára fontos.

Diář s citáty z děl Paula Coelha provází rokem 2023 téma „síla“. Obsahuje originální, půvabně vyjádřené a hluboce pravdivé myšlenky, které pronášejí postavy jeho četných románů, ale také autor sám ve svých fejetonech, rozhovorech a přednáškách. Tento Diář inspiriert dazu, die Kraft der Worte zu erkennen und im Alltag zu nutzen. Coelhos Gedanken laden dazu ein, über die eigenen Möglichkeiten nachzudenken und die Herausforderungen des Lebens mit Zuversicht anzugehen. Die Zitate bieten nicht nur Inspiration, sondern auch eine tiefere Reflexion über die eigene Lebensreise. Ideal für alle, die sich von den Worten dieses berühmten Schriftstellers begleiten lassen möchten und die Kraft der positiven Gedanken im kommenden Jahr erleben wollen.

Ein inspirierendes Tagebuch und Lebensbegleiter, das die Weisheit von Menschen guten Willens betont. Es enthält Auszüge aus der Gedankenwelt eines der meistgelesenen Autoren, dessen Bücher über 140 Millionen Mal verkauft wurden und der das Talent hat, jeden Menschen anzusprechen.

Der Wochenkalender mit Zitaten aus den Werken des beliebtesten Autors unserer Zeit, Paulo Coelho, hat diesmal das Hauptthema „Einfachheit“. Er enthält originelle, charmant formulierte und tief wahrhaftige Gedanken, die von den Figuren seiner zahlreichen Romane geäußert werden, einschließlich des neuesten, sowie von dem Autor selbst in seinen Feuilletons.

Paulo Coelhos neuer inspirierender Begleiter thematisiert Mut und erinnert an Werke wie "Sofies Welt" und "Der kleine Prinz". Er ist ein Muss für Coelho-Fans und bietet einen Leitfaden für alle, die im Alltag nach dem Sinn des Lebens suchen.

Paulo Coelhos neues Buch ermutigt dazu, sich selbst treu zu bleiben und einzigartig zu sein, unabhängig von der Meinung anderer. Es bietet inspirierende Gedanken für den Alltag und vermittelt ein Gefühl von Aufbruch und Erneuerung.

... Me gustaría abrirme el pecho, sacarlo de allí y cargarlo en mis manos, para que todos pudieran verlo. Porque no hay deseo mayor en un hombre que revelarse a sí mismo... De Kahlil Gibran a Mary Haskell, 10 de noviembre de 1911 ... La vida es generosa, y el hombre es mezquino. Parece que existe un abismo entre la vida y el ser humano, y —para atravesar este abismo— es necesario tener el coraje de tocar la propia alma, y cambiarla de dirección. ¿Valdrá la pena? De Kahlil Gibran a Mary Haskell, 5 de abril de 1914 El amor es consciente de sí mismo. Es un impulso creativo; no tiene otro propósito más que bastarse a sí mismo. El ser humano es perfecto en sus imperfecciones. Debo aceptar que, cuando alguien se mueve muy lentamente en determinada dirección, se debe a que es la única manera que tiene de recorrer ese camino. Lo mismo ocurre con el amor. De Kahlil Gibran a Mary Haskell, 21 de abril de 1920

Paulo Coelhos neues Buch thematisiert Zuversicht und inspiriert dazu, offen für neue Begegnungen und die Abenteuer des Lebens zu sein.

Der 700 km lange Pilgerpfad vom französischen Pied-de-Port ins spanische Santiago de Compostela der sogenannte Jakobsweg war im Mittelalter eine von 3 legendären Pilgerrouten, die man gegangen sein musste um ans Ziel zu kommen.

Diář na rok 2009 přináší na každý týden inspirativní výroky z pera Paula Coelha, v nichž autor svým osobitým stylem komentuje lidské radosti i strázně. Nabízí povzbuzení a útěchu všem, kdo hledají svůj vlastní způsob, jak nejlépe porozumět životu.

In queste pagine non solo le convinzioni dell'autore riguardo al destino del mondo e dell'uomo, ma anche i risvolti autobiografici. La raccolta di racconti è inoltre preceduta da un'introduzione in cui Paulo Coelho racconta come è diventato scrittore.

Columns van de Braziliaanse schrijver (1947- ) over uiteenlopende onderwerpen als muziek, religie, schrijverschap, filosofie en dagelijkse ervaringen.

Всего лишь неделя, семь дней, может перевернуть жизнь человека, когда в неожиданном столкновении с любовью, смертью и силой он обретает себя. Эта тема объединяет произведения, вошедшие в захватывающую трилогию от Пауло Коэльо, автора бестселлера "Алхимик". "На берегу Рио-Пьедра села я и заплакала" ведет читателя по следам двух любителей бесконечных духовных поисков вдоль Пиренеев, раскрывая глубочайшие тайны жизни и любви. "Вероника решает умереть" - драматическое описание нескольких дней после попытки самоубийства героини, в которых сконцентрирован весь опыт ее жизни. Этот опыт перечеркивает легковесные представления о природе душевных заболеваний, поскольку в действительности каждая секунда бытия - выбор между жизнью и смертью, который может решить только свобода, ведущая к бессмертию. "Дьявол и сеньорита Прим" повествует о заброшенной деревне Вискос и ее обитателях, утопающих в рутине, снедаемых алчностью и страхом. В этих низменных страстях отражены метания каждой души между светом и тьмой, подвергающим ее серьезнейшим испытаниям. "И в день седьмой..." - целостная, полная глубокого философского смысла трилогия, которая станет прекрасным подарком для ценителей настоящей литературы. Переводчик: А. Богдановский.

Weltberühmt wurde er mit seinem Roman Der Alchimist . Doch Paulo Coelho ist auch ein Meister der kleinen Form, wie seine gesammelten Sinngeschichten beweisen. Geschichten über die Kunst zu lieben und die noch größere Kunst, geliebt zu werden, vom Umgang mit Schwierigkeiten und mit der Einsamkeit, vom Risiko des eigenen Weges und vom munteren Drauflosleben jetzt erstmals als Taschenbuch."

Everyone loves a good fable, and this is certainly one. The protagonist is Julian Mantle, a high-profile attorney with a whacked-out schedule and a shameful set of spiritual priorities. Of course it takes a crisis (heart attack) to give Mantle pause. And pause he does--suddenly selling all his beloved possessions to trek India in pursuit of a meaningful existence. The Himalayan gurus along the way give simple advice, such as, "What lies behind you and what lies before you is nothing compared to what lies within you." Yet it is easy to forgive the story's simplicity because each kernel of wisdom is framed to address the persistent angst of Western white-collar professionals.

In povestile de dragoste exista intotdeauna ceva care ne apropie de eternitate si de esenta vietii, pentru ca ele contin toate tainele lumii. Ce se intampla insa atunci cand timiditatea impiedica o dragoste adolescentina sa infloreasca? Si ce se intampla cand, unsprezece ani mai tarziu, destinul ii reuneste pe indragostiti? Intre timp, pe ea viata a invatat-o sa fie puternica si sa-si ascunda sentimentele. Iar el a devenit un chipes indrumator spiritual – cu reputatia ca poate infaptui miracole – care a ales religia ca refugiu fata de conflictele sale interioare. Din nou impreuna, ei pornesc pe un drum care la inceput este presarat cu obstacole, caci trecerea anilor nu a reusit sa inabuse vina si resentimentele. Dar langa raul Piedra, intr-un satuc din Pirineii francezi, incercand sa gaseasca raspunsul la marile intrebari ale vietii, cei doi nu-l vor afla decat in si prin iubire.

Çocukluğun şiirini, sevgisini, büyüsünü ve başkaldırısını taşıyan 17 muhteşem öykü... 17 büyük yazar... Yıllardır AIDS'li çocuklar yararına çalışan Sol en si'nin hazırladığı bu dev edebiyat buluşmasında kimler yok ki... Güncel Yayıncılık, Sol en si'nin dünyadaki AIDS'li çocuklar adına başlattığı bu dayanışmaya elinizdeki kitabı Türk okuruna sunarak destek veriyor...

Henry Drummond fue un joven párroco escocés que a finales del siglo xix escribió La cosa más grande del mundo, un texto en el que reflexiona sobre un fragmento de la Carta de San Pablo a los Corintios. Con su obra y su predicación difundió su fe y mensaje de amor. El escrito causó tal impacto en Paulo Coelho que lo reescribió y adaptó para difundir el mensaje de este clásico de la literatura espiritual occidental: un bello canto al amor.

Santiago, ein andalusischer Hirte, hat einen wiederkehrenden Traum: Am Fuß der Pyramiden liege ein Schatz für ihn bereit. Soll er das Vertraute für möglichen Reichtum aufgeben? Santiago ist mutig genug, seinem Traum zu folgen. Er begibt sich auf eine Reise die ihn über die Souks in Tanger bis nach Ägypten führt, er findet in der Stille der Wüste auch zu sich selbst und erkennt, dass das Leben Schätze bereithält, die nicht mit Gold aufzuwiegen sind.

In Paulo Coelhos neuem Buch geht es um Verbindungen und die Inspiration, die sie im Alltag bieten. Er ermutigt dazu, offen für neue Begegnungen und die Abenteuer des Lebens zu sein.

Paulo Coelho, geboren 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, begann nach ausgedehnten Reisen zu schreiben. Seine gleichnishaften Romane und Geschichten über die spirituelle Suche nach dem Lebenssinn schrieb er vor allem für sich selbst - und begeisterte damit Millionen. Coelhos Bücher wurden in 60 Sprachen übersetzt und erreichten in 150 Ländern weltweit eine Gesamtauflage von 65 Millionen. Für sein Werk erhielt Paulo Coelho zahlreiche Auszeichnungen, seit 2002 ist er Mitglied der brasilianischen Academia de Letras. Paulo Coelho lebt in Rio de Janeiro. Er ist außerdem Sonderbotschafter für interkulturellen Dialog der UNESCO.

Un voyageur songe à son existence et s'efforce de comprendre son histoire et son cheminement spirituel. Un guerrier de la lumière est déterminé à donner un sens à sa vie, refusant le fatalisme et la passivité ; il dispense au lecteur des conseils simples et précieux. A Jérusalem, la foule est sur le point de livrer bataille contre les croisés qui sont aux portes de la ville. Mais un homme mystérieux, loin d'établir une stratégie guerrière, lui délivre une véritable leçon de vie. Cette trilogie inclut trois des textes les plus inspirants de Paulo Coelho : Maktub, Manuel du guerrier de la lumière et Le manuscrit retrouvé. Trésor de sagesse, elle nous offre une synthèse remarquable de la philosophie humaniste de Paulo Coelho : un message de confiance qui a déjà touché des millions de lecteurs. [Source : 4e de couverture]

Er ist vor langer Zeit auf der Suche nach Abenteuern und Reichtum in die Welt hinausgegangen und zufällig in Jerusalem gelandet. In einer magischen Nacht, als ein feindliches Heer die Stadt bedroht und alles verloren scheint, antwortet der geheimnisvolle Fremde auf die großen Fragen der Menschen, die über die Jahrtausende immer wieder gestellt werden.

Licht – das ist das Thema von Paulo Coelhos neuem inspirierendem Begleiter durch den Alltag. Seine Bücher lehren uns, wach zu sein für neue Begegnungen und die Abenteuer, die das Leben für uns bereithält.

Ein Nachtfalter verliebt sich hoffnungslos in einen Stern am Himmel. Als er ihn zu erreichen versucht, entdeckt er die Schönheit der Welt. Ein Junge kommt zur Weihnachtsmesse. Er kennt kein einziges Gebet – und lehrt die Gemeinde doch die Sprache Gottes. In einem Schneesturm am Heiligen Abend macht ein Mensch die Erfahrung, dass er das Gute nicht erzwingen kann.

Der Band versammelt zehn der stärksten Kurzgeschichten des 'King of the Hard-Mouth-Poet', darunter 'Die große Zen-Hochzeit' und 'Hundekuchen in der Suppe'.

De Limoges à Hô Chi Minh-Ville, de la place de la République à la Thaïlande, du Père-Lachaise à Babylone... dans ce recueil, Paris est un prétexte à l'écriture d'histoires universelles, à l'esquisse de personnages inattendus. Ce sont deux vieux camarades qui s'organisent, en l'honneur de leur lointaine jeunesse, une somptueuse fête sur les toits de Paris. Une jeune provinciale qui rencontre sa voisine centenaire, ou encore deux amies de toujours que cette ville sépare. Neuf acteurs de talent se prêtent ici à autant de variations sur ce thème. Avec humour, tendresse, nostalgie parfois, ils évoquent des instants fugaces et des émotions éternelles où se mêlent habilement passions, désillusions et rêves éveillés.

Die Jubiläums-Edition: 12 erfolgreiche Diogenes Bücher in einmaliger Ausstattung zum einmaligen Preis zum Start des Jubiläums am 1. Juni 2002. Alfred Andersch: Der Vater eines Mörders. Paulo Coelho: Der Dämon und Fräulein Prym. Friedrich Dürrenmatt: Labyrinth / Turmbau. Stoffe I-IX. Patricia Highsmith: Der süße Wahn. John Irving: Gottes Werk und Teufels Beitrag. Donna Leon: Venezianisches Finale Ingrid Noll: Der Hahn ist tot. Bernhard Schlink: Der Vorleser Georges Simenon: Der Mann, der den Zügen nachsah. Patrick Süskind: Das Parfum. Andrzej Szczypiorski: Die schöne Frau Seidenman. Urs Widmer: Der Geliebte der Mutter.