In HIPPIE, his most autobiographical novel to date, Paulo Coelho takes us back in time to re-live the dream of a generation that longed for peace and dared to challenge the established social order - authoritarian politics, conservative modes of behavior, excessive consumerism, and an unbalanced concentration of wealth and power.
Previously published as "The Diary of a Magus", this book tells of Coelho's initiation into a spiritual path, leading to inner development and wisdom. He shares exercises in self-control and self-discovery, which he was taught on his pilgrimage along the ancient road to Santiago.
Впервые на русском — метафизический триллер от знаменитого португальца, лауреата Нобелевской премии
Жозе Сарамаго — один из крупнейших писателей современной Португалии, лауреат Нобелевской премии по литературе 1998 года. Герой "Книги имен", служащий Главного архива записи актов гражданского состояния — архива настолько исполинского, что в нем можно заблудиться и пропасть без вести, — одержим единственной страстью: он собирает газетные вырезки, с помощью которых старается восстановить биографии ста знаменитых современников, но быстро убеждается, что каждый из них в той или иной мере скрывает правду о себе. Перед ним проплывают тысячи и тысячи историй, тысячи и тысячи имен, пока одно из них не вбирает в себя как в фокус всю его одержимость, ещё глубже увлекая в кафкианский лабиринт... Впервые на русском языке! Очередной шедевр от лауреата Нобелевской премии и одного из величайших писателей современности!
Este relato no es ficción ni libro de Historia. Tampoco tiene un protagonista concreto, pues fueron innumerables los hombres y mujeres envueltos en los sucesos del 2 de mayo de 1808 en Madrid. Héroes y cobardes, víctimas y verdugos, la Historia retuvo los nombres de buena parte de ellos: las relaciones de muertos y heridos, los informes militares, las memorias escritas por actores principales o secundarios de la tragedia, aportan datos rigurosos para el historiador y ponen límites a la imaginación del novelista. Cuantas personas y lugares aparecen aquí son auténticos, así como los sucesos narrados y muchas de las palabras que se pronuncian. En Un día de cólera, Arturo Pérez-Reverte convierte en historia colectiva las pequeñas y oscuras historias particulares registradas en archivos y libros. Lo imaginado, por tanto, se reduce a la argamasa narrativa que une las piezas. Con las licencias mínimas que la palabra novela justifica, estas páginas pretenden devolver la vida a quienes durante doscientos años sólo han sido personajes anónimos en grabados y lienzos contemporáneos, o escueta relación de nombres en los documentos oficiales.
Korean edition of BRIDA by Paulo Coelho, the author of international bestseller The Alchemist, is another mystical tale about a journey of a young Irish girl, Brida OFern, who takes to discover herself, the destiny of her soul mate and love. Translated by Geon Mi Seon. In Korean. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.
The fifth novel in the adventures of Captain Alatriste, a seventeenth-century swashbuckler and "a twenty-first-century literary phenomenon." ( Entertainment Weekly ) In the cosmopolitan world of seventeenth-century Madrid, captain Alatriste and his protégé Íñigo are fish out of water. But the king is determined to keep Alatriste on retainer-regardless of whether his "employment" brings the captain uncomfortably close to old enemies. Alatriste begins an affair with the famous and beautiful actress, María Castro, but soon discovers that the cost of her favors may be more than he bargained for-especially when he and Íñigo become unwilling participants in a court conspiracy that could lead them both to the gallows . . .
Durante la campagna di Russia del 1812, un battaglione di soldati spagnoli, prigionieri costretti a combattere per Napoleone, decide di disertare nel bel mezzo di una battaglia che volge al peggio per i francesi. Schierati in ordine con le bandiere, affrontano il nemico, attirando l'attenzione di Napoleone, che osserva con il cannocchiale, interpretando il loro gesto come eroismo. Inizia così la peripezia del Secondo battaglione del 326º reggimento di Fanteria, costretto a vagare per l'Europa prima di tornare in Spagna. Arruolati forzatamente in Danimarca, questi soldati cercano l'occasione per fuggire. Durante una battaglia alle porte di Mosca, il momento sembra propizio. Mentre si dirigono verso le linee nemiche, Napoleone ordina una carica di cavalleria, convinto di assistere a un grande atto di valore. Ma il caos regna sul campo di battaglia, rendendo difficile distinguere tra attacco e fuga. La guerra si rivela assurda, con la strategia che può cedere il passo al caso e l'inverno che si rivela nemico temibile. Questo romanzo offre una riflessione sull'assurdità della guerra e un ritratto toccante della condizione umana.
The second 'Captain Alatriste' novel, from a series which has sold 4 million copies worldwide
A stranger arrives at the remote village of Viscos, carrying with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. He comes searching for the answer to a question that torments him: Are human beings, in essence, good or evil? In welcoming the mysterious foreigner, the whole village becomes an accomplice to his sophisticated plot, which will forever mark their lives. A novel of temptation by the internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho, The Devil and Miss Prym is a thought-provoking parable of a community devoured by greed, cowardice, and fear—as it struggles with the choice between good and evil.
This is an adventure story about a young shepherd boy who learns how to live his dreams. This is a story which has been compared to the works of Richard Bach, and is aimed at the young and old alike.
A collection of inspirational thoughts and stories from bestselling author of The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho. 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.
