Bibliograph

The Zahir, a novel of obsession, Paulo Coelho ; translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa

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The Zahir, a novel of obsession, Paulo Coelho ; translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The Zahir

Responsibility statement

Paulo Coelho ; translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa

Sub title

a novel of obsession

Summary

It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession. One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystified and increasingly fascinated by her absence. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts. His search for her and for the truth of his own life takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love and the power of destiny

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