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Informationen zum Autor One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coelho is the author of thirty international bestsellers, including The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light , Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, and Eleven Minutes . He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Paulo is the recipient of 115 international prizes and awards, among them, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor). Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he soon discovered his vocation for writing. He worked as a director, theater actor, songwriter, and journalist. In 1986, a special meeting led him to make the pilgrimage to Saint James Compostela (in Spain). The Road to Santiago was not only a common pilgrimage but a turning point in his existence. A year later, he wrote The Pilgrimage , an autobiographical novel that is considered the beginning of his literary career. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland. Klappentext Immerse yourself in an electrifying reading experience like no other -- international bestselling author Paulo Coelho's The Fifth Mountain . A stunning novel in the tradition of the highly acclaimed The Alchemist! this is Coelho's daring retelling of the prophet Elijah. During the chaos of the ninth century BC! Jezebel! wife to Israel's ruler! orders the execution of all prophets who refuse to worship the pagan god Baal. The young prophet Elijah! commanded by an angel of God to flee Israel! seeks safety in the land of Zarephath! where he unexpectedly finds true love with a young widow. But this newfound rapture is to be cut short! and Elijah sees all of his hopes and dreams irrevocably erased. What follows is sure to be viewed as Coelho's literary milestone: the quietly moving account of a man touched by the hand of God who must triumph over his frustrations in a soul-shattering trial of faith. Inspired by a circumstance that forever altered Coelho's own life! The Fifth Mountain is a testament to the truth that tragedy in life should not be considered a punishment but a challenge of the spirit. Gorgeous in its narrative and unforgettable in its prose! The Fifth Mountain teaches without being sanctimonious. This is a timeless story for the ages! a tale of the past that resonates powerfully for today's readers. Zusammenfassung “More ambitious than The Alchemist . A thought-provoking tale.” – TIME magazine In The Fifth Mountain ! Paulo Coelho takes us back to the ninth century! to the turbulent Middle East! where the prophet Elijah is struggling to keep his faith alive in a world of constant upheaval! tyrannical royalty! and pagan gods. Elijah’s story is a lesson in persistence! an exercise in hope! and a journey you will never forget. Inspired by a circumstance that forever altered Coelho’s own life! The Fifth Mountain is a testament to the truth that tragedy in life should not be considered a punishment! but a challenge of the spirit. Gripping in its narrative and graceful in its prose! The Fifth Mountain teaches and inspires like no other novel. This is a timeless story for the ages! a tale of the past that resonates powerfully today. ...
