MYSTICISM, DESTINY, AND THE HERMENEUTICS OF SELF-DISCOVERY IN PAULO COELHO'S THE ALCHEMIST
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) June 23, 2026 M. Mohamed Khaled, I. Mohammed Nazar, I. Vazeer Mohamed & S. Sheik Dawood
Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist is one of the most influential spiritual narratives of contemporary literature, celebrated for its philosophical insights into destiny, self-discovery, and human fulfillment. The novel chronicles the transformative journey of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd whose search for worldly treasure evolves into a profound quest for spiritual enlightenment and...