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The Fifth Mountain (Paperback, New edition): Paulo Coelho

The Fifth Mountain (Paperback, New edition)

Paulo Coelho; Translated by Clifford E. Landers

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An international best seller by Brizillian story teller Coelho, this novel is based on the biblical accounts of the trials of Elijah, an Israelite prophet who has spoken with angels since childhood. Elijah is forced to flee when princess Jezebel seduces the country's ruler and converts the people to worship Israel Baal and the many gods of the Fifth Mountain. Guided by his guardian angel, Elijah takes refuge in a poor widows house in neighbouring Akbar. His only thought is to avenge his God by desposing Jezebel as soon as he can get back to Israel, but as his love for the widow grows steadily deeper he is thrown into conflict. Turmoil also reigns in Akbar, and Elijah is caught in a deadly power struggle as soldiers from Assyria threaten to destroy the city. The central question of this pacy and intriguing novel, full of ideas about divinity love and power, is; what can we do when we face the unavoidable? We find that when the moment of ruin, or death, arrives there is no room for fear. Through the chaos and conlict of a war torn city, Coelho shows us the courage of spirit that can rise up following the decimation of the old. In the novel, this idea is also symbolized by the new writing of Byblos, the alphabet, which promises universal access to information, knowledge and therefore power. Coelho represents terror and tragedy, death and loss as they truly are. Indeed, his wisdom and compassion make the atrocities described even more startling. The novel suggests that when we stop running away, and face the world as it really is, then will we discover the strength to overcome our sufferings, and truly grow from our experiences. This stunning story is an allegory of the the trials of the human soul as well as a gripping narrative centred around emotionally complex characters. Fascinating, moving and ultimately inspiring. (Kirkus UK)

In 'The Fifth Mountain' Paulo Coelho takes us back to the 9th century, to the turbulent Middle East, where the prophet Elijah is struggling to keep his faith alive amidst a world of constant war, tyrannical royalty and pagan worship.

Evoking all the drama and intrigue of the colourful, chaotic world of the Old Testament, Paulo Coehlo turns the trials of Elijah into an intensly moving and inspiring story – one that powerfully brings out the universal themes of how faith and love can ultimately triumph over suffering.

“His books have had a life-enhancing effect on millions of people.”
THE TIMES

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Imprint: Thorsons
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: September 2000
Authors: Paulo Coelho
Translators: Clifford E. Landers
Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - B-format
Pages: 245
Edition: New edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-7225-3654-4
Languages: English
Subtitles: Portuguese
Categories: Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN: 0-7225-3654-2
Barcode: 9780722536544

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