The Alchemist: A Fable about Following Your Dream
Summary
A young Andalusian shepherd named Santiago travels from Spain to Egypt in search of treasure buried near the Pyramids, guided by recurring dreams and omens. Along his journey, he meets various teachers including an alchemist who helps him understand that the true treasure lies in the journey itself and discovering one's Personal Legend.
At a Glance
💬LanguageNone
⚔️ViolenceModerate
💋Romance & SexModerate
🍷Drugs & AlcoholMild
📋Other ContentMild
Language
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ProfanityNone
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityNone
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
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Violence
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Graphic Violence / GoreNone
Disturbing / FrighteningModerate
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyMild
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in The Alchemist: A Fable about Following Your Dream
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveMild
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceModerate
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
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Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseMild
Implied / Referenced UseNone
Other Content
📋 Other content in The Alchemist: A Fable about Following Your Dream
Medical / Body ProcessesNone
Heavy Emotional ThemesMild
Deception / LyingMild
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