The Pilgrimage

An extraordinary mixture of adventure story and guide to self-knowledge, this book recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo and his mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword. A compelling tale that delivers a powerful brew of magic and insight, The Pilgrimage recounts the amazing trials of Paulo Coelho and his mysterious mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword - on a legendary road travelled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages. Paulo's visionary blend of mysticism, magical realism and folklore makes this an adventure story with a difference.

The Pilgrimage, the first major work from the international bestselling author of the Alchemist, is a compelling tale that delivers the perfect combination of magic and insight.

The Pilgrimage, the first major work from the international bestselling author of the Alchemist, is a compelling tale that delivers the perfect combination of magic and insight.

In this gripping story, Paulo Coelho is on a quest for the ultimate in self-knowledge, wisdom and spiritual mastery. Guided by his mysterious companion Petrus, he takes the road to Santiago, going through a series of trials and tests along the way, even coming face to face with someone who may just be the devil himself. Why is the road to the simple life so hard? Will Paulo be strong enough to complete the journey towards humility, belief and faith? The Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coehlo's international best-selling novel The Alchemist . In many ways, these two volumes are companions – to truly comprehend one, you must read the other.

In this gripping story, Paulo Coelho is on a quest for the ultimate in self-knowledge, wisdom and spiritual mastery. Guided by his mysterious companion Petrus, he takes the road to Santiago, going through a series of trials and tests along the way, even coming face to face with someone who may just be the devil himself. Why is the road to the simple life so hard? Will Paulo be strong enough to complete the journey towards humility, belief and faith? The Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coehlo's international best-selling novel The Alchemist . In many ways, these two volumes are companions – to truly comprehend one, you must read the other.

In 1986, Paulo Coelho walked the 500-mile Road of Santiago, an ancient Spanish pilgrimage, and his journey inspired this novel. As he follows the legendary road traveled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages, Coelho's experiences and his mentor's teachings combine to impart the spiritual wisdom that is the true purpose of his journey.

In 1986, Paulo Coelho walked the 500-mile Road of Santiago, an ancient Spanish pilgrimage, and his journey inspired this novel. As he follows the legendary road traveled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages, Coelho's experiences and his mentor's teachings combine to impart the spiritual wisdom that is the true purpose of his journey.