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Melchizedek, the old king of Salem, convinces Santiago to search for his Personal Legend.
Part 1 (Tarifa and Melchizedek)A crystal merchant hires Santiago after the boy loses everything to a thief in Tangier.
Part 1 (Time in Tangier)The Englishman and Santiago travel by caravan to the desert oasis of Al-Fayoum.
Part 2 (First Encounters with the Englishman)Santiago meets Fatima by a well at the oasis of Al-Fayoum. He falls in love at once.
Part 2 (Fatima and the Oasis)Santiago envisions an army attacking the oasis and warns the chieftains.
Part 2 (Crossing the Desert)The alchemist appears to guide Santiago to listen to his heart and learn from nature.
Part 2 (Crossing the Desert)The alchemist strikes a deal with tribesmen that Santiago will transform himself into the wind.
Part 2 (Crossing the Desert)Santiago realizes his treasure isn't at the pyramids when a refugee describes a recurring dream.
Part 2 (Reaching the Pyramids)Santiago finds his treasure at the abandoned church in Andalusia and plans to return to Fatima.
Epilogue| Part | Summary |
|---|---|
| Prologue | The alchemist looks through a book left by someone in the caravan and comes across the story of Narcissus. He remembers ... Read More |
| Part 1 (Life in Andalusia) | Santiago, a shepherd boy from Andalusia, arrives with his flock of sheep at an abandoned church, where an enormous sycam... Read More |
| Part 1 (Tarifa and Melchizedek) | As Santiago approaches Tarifa, he remembers a dream interpreter who lives in the village and decides to pay her a visit.... Read More |
| Part 1 (Time in Tangier) | Santiago arrives in the Moroccan port city of Tangier, aware that he's in a foreign country with no friends to call his ... Read More |
| Part 2 (At Work with the Crystal Merchant) | One month into his new job, Santiago knows the position is not a path to happiness, but he sticks with it and works hard... Read More |
| Part 2 (First Encounters with the Englishman) | Santiago encounters the Englishman, whose head is buried in a book, while waiting for a caravan to cross the Sahara Dese... Read More |
| Part 2 (Fatima and the Oasis) | The caravan arrives at the oasis of Al-Fayoum, with the passengers and animals exhausted from traveling day and night to... Read More |
| Part 2 (Crossing the Desert) | With the alchemist serving as Santiago's guide, the two set off across the desert. They talk little during the first wee... Read More |
| Part 2 (Reaching the Pyramids) | Climbing a sand dune, Santiago takes in a breathtaking view of the moonlit pyramids in the distance. He encounters anoth... Read More |
| Epilogue | Santiago ventures back across the desert and on to Andalusia, arriving at the abandoned church at nightfall. The church ... Read More |
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