Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist who is known for his books The Alchemist, Veronika Decides to Die and The Witch of Portobello.
Career
Before he became a successful novelist, Paulo Coehlo was a songwriter, law student, and vagabond. Through his world wide travels and soul searching he wrote his first critical and financial hit The Alchemist. Alchemist launched his late-in-life career and Coehlo has been writing successes like The Valkyries, and The Witch of Portobello ever since.
Notable Works
Paulo Coelho Study Guides
- Mahalo's Guide to The Alchemist
- LitPlans: Paulo Coelho Lesson Plans and Study Guides
- eNotes: Paulo Coelho Study Guide Search
- BookRags: The Alchemist Study Guide
- Damaris: The Zahir Summary and Reading Questions
- Reading Group Guides: Veronica Decides to Die Summary and Reading Guide
Paulo Coelho Personal Timeline
August 24, 1947: Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1964: Committed to a mental institution
1986: Went on pilgrimage to Saint James Way
1998: Welcomed to the Vatican by Pope John Paul II
2001: Member of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship board
2007: Named: UN Messenger of Peace
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