Publisher | Harper |
ISBN 13 | 9788172235406 |
ISBN 10 | 8172235402 |
Author | Paulo Coelho |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | The Valkyries is an autobiographical tale of Paulo Coelhos journey to the Mojave Desert to meet the legendary group The Valkyries, told in a third person. It is a story about the authors spiritual journey to try and eliminate the negativity of his own past while following the voice of his spiritual leader. It is the English version of the Portuguese original As Valkrias by Paulo himself and despite being a translation, the novel holds up just as nobly as the original in terms of passing inspiring messages and walking us through sweeping visuals. It also contains supernatural and magical elements that draw the book towards the fantasy realm. He uses various elements to bring out the best in the characters he meets and the settings he establishes. The Valkyries is part fiction and part biographical, which allows the author to indulge us in real life traditions of the group of warrior women who traverse the deserts on their motorbikes. Understanding traditions and values while drawing comparisons to more contemporary values provide a unique insight into life that only the author can draw forth. The book was published by Harper in 2006 and is available in paperback. |
Editorial Review | ‘Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face.’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘One of the few to deserve the term “publishing phenomenon”’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ‘His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people.’ THE TIMES |
About the Author | Paulo Coelho, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1947, is one of the bestselling and most influential authors in the world. The Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, The Valkyries, Brida, Veronika Decides to Die, Eleven Minutes, The Zahir, The Witch of Portobello and The Winner Stands Alone, among others, have sold 115 million copies in more than 160 countries. |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 38825 |
Number of Pages | 256 |
The Valkyries Paperback English by Paulo Coelho - 38825