Bibliograph

The archer, Paulo Coelho ; illustrations by Christoph Niemann ; translated by Margaret Jull Costa

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The archer, Paulo Coelho ; illustrations by Christoph Niemann ; translated by Margaret Jull Costa

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

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Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The archer

Responsibility statement

Paulo Coelho ; illustrations by Christoph Niemann ; translated by Margaret Jull Costa

Summary

Tetsuya was once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow. He has retired from public life when a boy comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfill, that a life constricted by fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living. Instead one must take risks, build courage, and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer

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