a novel Coelho, Paulo. creator Costa, Margaret Jull. text nyu London HarperCollins 2013 First American edition. monographic eng por

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xiv, 190 pages ; 20 cm "The latest novel from #1 internationally best-selling author Paulo Coelho is a classic of inspiration and reflection, a meditation on life, love, and the significance of change. A novel of philosophical reflection set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Here a community of Christians, Arabs, and Jews who have long lived together harmoniously have been warned of an imminent attack and certain destruction. Contemplating their demise, the community assembles to seek the wise counsel of a Greek Copt, who imparts comforting and guiding wisdom on the enduring attributes of human character. The novel unfolds as a sequence of parables on love, faith, sex, friendship, beauty, bravery, loyalty, and success. "-- by Paulo Coelho ; translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa. "Originally published in Brazil as Manuscrito encantrado em Accra by Sextante, Rio de Janeiro, in 2012"--T.p. verso. PQ9698.13.O3546 M3613 2013 869.342 COE FIC039000 FIC009030 FIC051000 9780007520503 2012042426 DLC 121203 20200120164602.0 17547929 eng