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The Zahir

by Paul; Costa Coelho
The Zahir
The Zahir
The Zahir

Love's pilgrimage to the brink of obsession.

"The Zahir" taps into the universal quest for understanding in matters of the heart and the intricate tapestry of human relationships. If you've ever felt the pull of longing or been haunted by the enigmatic motives behind someone's actions, Coelho's narrative offers both a mirror and a map. Embark on this journey, and you might just find pieces of your own puzzles reflected in its pages.

  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Zahir

by Paul; Costa Coelho
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ISBN: 9780007204311
Authors: Paul; Costa Coelho
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Contemporary Romance, Philosophy
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 83964 readers)

Description

The Zahir, by Paulo Coelho, follows a renowned author who writes about spirituality and has previously walked the road to Santiago. On a return visit, his wife abandons him, leaving no trace behind. As the story unfolds, he becomes obsessed with understanding the reason for her desertion. The title comes from a tale by Jorge Luis Borges in The Aleph. In Arabic, zahir means 'visible, present and unable to go unnoticed.' It refers to something or someone that ends up being the only thing we can think of. This state of possession can be understood as saintliness or insanity, with a fine line between the two. The novel also comments on wealth and fame, the meaning of money, what motivates a writer, and the nature of marriage.
 

Love's pilgrimage to the brink of obsession.

"The Zahir" taps into the universal quest for understanding in matters of the heart and the intricate tapestry of human relationships. If you've ever felt the pull of longing or been haunted by the enigmatic motives behind someone's actions, Coelho's narrative offers both a mirror and a map. Embark on this journey, and you might just find pieces of your own puzzles reflected in its pages.

  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.