Paulo Coelho

One of the most widely read and respected authors in the world, and the best-selling Portuguese-language writer of all time, Paulo Coelho has his work published in more than 170 countries and translated into 88 languages. He is the author of the classic of our times, The Alchemist, considered the most translated novel of all time and which achieved more than 427 uninterrupted weeks on the bestseller list. bestsellers of The New York Times newspaperBorn in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he was a composer before dedicating himself to literature. He was awarded several international prizes, including the prestigious title of Chevalier de L'Ordre National de la Légion d'HonneurHe holds chair number 21 at the prestigious Brazilian Academy of Letters, is a European Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue, and a United Nations Messenger of Peace.