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Prologue
The prologue introduces Narcissus through a short retelling of his myth, but with a twist: the lake mourns Narcissus not because it admired his beauty, but because it saw its own…
Part One
Part One follows Santiago, a young Andalusian shepherd, from his comfortable but restless life in Spain through his decision to sell his flock and cross into Africa in pursuit of…
Part Two
Part Two is the longest section and covers Santiago's journey from Tangier across the Sahara to the oasis of Al-Fayoum, his time there with the alchemist, and his final push towar…
Epilogue
The epilogue is short. Santiago digs under the tree in the ruined church where he used to sleep and finds a chest of gold and jewels.
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