The Pilgrimage

Historical Context and Significance

«The Pilgrimage» is a novel written by Paulo Coelho and published in 1987. The book recounts the author's journey on foot along the ancient path of Santiago de Compostela. This work is a significant part of Coelho's bibliography, as it brought him worldwide fame. «The Pilgrimage» not only introduced a broad audience to the magical and transformative potential of pilgrimage but also sparked a renewed interest in spiritual development through travel and self-discovery. Paulo Coelho, with his work, significantly contributed to popularizing the Santiago path as an important spiritual route, leading to an increase in the number of pilgrims and interest in pilgrimage worldwide.