since he was twenty-two years old, he systematically refused to enter the clergy, choosing instead to devote himself to teaching natural sciences in Glasgow. The Greatest Thing in the World , published in 1890, is his most important work and became known around the world as one of the most beautiful texts ever written about Love.
About Paulo Coelho
K nown in Brazil and throughout the world, Paul Coelho’s work has been published in 168 countries and translated into 80 languages. Among his greatest successes are The Alchemist , considered to be the highest-selling Brazilian book ever, and The Pilgrimage.
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, he worked as a theatre director and playwright, journalist and composer before devoting himself to literature. His musical partnership with the legendary Raul Seixas resulted in songs that have become classics of Brazilian rock music. In 2002, he was elected to Chair 21 of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.
Elizabeth Amelia Barrington