The Alchemist is the second novel written by Paulo Coelho, which achieved a great international success, making its writer one of the most famous writers in the world. The novel is about a young Andalusian shepherd named Santiago. He went on to search for his dream of a treasure buried near the pyramids of Egypt. His journey began from Spain when he met King Melchizedek, who told him about the treasure. He crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, passing through Morocco until he reached Egypt. On his way to find his dream treasure, many events take place, each of which has turned into an obstacle that almost prevents him from continuing his journey, until he finds a means to help him overcome this obstacle .... Thus the idea of ​​this novel is summarized in a sentence that the king said to Santiago: "If you wish to Something ... the whole world obeys you to fulfill your desire. "