Abstract
This chapter gives a chronological overview on the life and creative works of Paulo Coelho, one of the world's most famous and most sold authors. This chapter includes biographical “facts” as well as descriptions of (autobiographical) creative works of Paulo Coelho from birth to his 70th birthday (1947–2017). This chapter provides complex information on the writer from different perspectives, based on primary and secondary literature.
The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.
Paulo Coelho, 2002b, p. 15–16
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Notes
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English translation by the researcher.
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Paulo Coelho and Cristina do not get married, but Coelho often refers to her as his wife. Therefore, in this study, she is also referred to as his wife or life partner.
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With regard to Coelho 2010b, a DVD documentary, the minutes of quotation are indicated.
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Mayer, CH. (2017). The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho: A Chronological Overview. In: The Life and Creative Works of Paulo Coelho. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59638-9_3
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