Paulo Coelho

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Coelho and the second or paternal family name is Souza.

Paulo Coelho
Coelho in June 2024
Born
Paulo Coelho de Souza

(1947-08-24) 24 August 1947
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation
  • Lyricist
  • writer
GenreDrama, romance
Years active1974–present
Notable worksThe Alchemist
Spouse
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(m. 1980)​
Website
paulocoelho.com

Paulo Coelho de Souza (/ˈkwɛl.juː, kuˈɛl.juː, -joʊ/ KWEL-yoo, koo-EL-yoo, -⁠yoh, Portuguese: [ˈpawlu kuˈeʎu]; born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has been a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His 1988 novel The Alchemist is an international best-seller.

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