Manuscript Found in Accra

Interesting Facts

• The book is a philosophical treatise discussing timeless themes such as love, fear, loneliness, and hope.
• The story takes place in Jerusalem on the eve of its capture by the Crusaders in 1099.
• The book is based on a manuscript found in Accra in 1974, which is claimed to contain the wisdom of an ancient philosopher.
• It is written in the form of a dialogue between a sage and the city's inhabitants, who seek answers to important life questions.
• Paulo Coelho uses the historical context to convey universal truths and values that are relevant in the modern world.