This post is part of the A to Z Challenge. My theme for the month is A to Z of words in English with an Arabic origin.
Paulo Coelho is one of the contemporary writers who has introduced Arabic words like Maktoob and Zahir to the mainstream English readers. Yet, there is a common English word, used in the book ‘The Alchemist’ which too has an Arabic origin. Any guesses?
Opinions on the book ‘The Alchemist’?
I haven’t read the Alchemist- been meaning to but never got around to it.
it is an engaging read, though at times, I felt the philosophical jargon flying right above my head !
Wow, ok I didn’t know there were so many high flying terms in there- maybe I will postpone reading it for a while longer- LOL
A philosopher’s stone. That can surely get my imagination rolling. Thanks.
Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com
welcome !
Never realized that elixir had it’s roots embedded in Arabic too. Though I never really ‘loved’ Paulo’s books. Sure some ideas are amazing but Eleven Minutes is the biggest trash ever.
haha ! I haven’t read Eleven minutes yet, but yeah, many a times, I do find his books too intense, for my taste !
I haven’t read the Alchemist but I have read Veronika Decides to Die by Coelho. My sister is the Coelho fan in the family.
Wow! Love your theme! Looking forward to your posts! Aditi, A2Z participant
Thank you !
I had no idea! Great job!
Thank you for stopping by !