In The Fifth Mountain, Paulo Coelho takes us back to the ninth century, to the turbulent Middle East, where the prophet Elijah is struggling to keep his faith alive in a world of constant upheaval, tyrannical royalty, and pagan gods.
Elijah’s story is a lesson in persistence, an exercise in hope, and a journey you will never forget.
Inspired by a circumstance that forever altered Coelho’s own life, The Fifth Mountain is a testament to the truth that tragedy in life should not be considered a punishment, but a challenge of the spirit. Gripping in its narrative and graceful in its prose, The Fifth Mountain is a timeless story for the ages, a tale of the past that resonates powerfully today.
The unavoidable is temporary, but the lessons it teaches endure forever
YEAR OF PUBLICATION:
1996
PAGES:
216
RIGHTS SOLD:
34 languages
“When the unexpected and the unforeseen of the story make my neurons dance, I silently scream with delight.”
- Jacques Salomé, author in France
“A great piece of literature. Cleverly considered, very contemporary and brilliantly written. The Fifth Mountain is unquestionably one of the great literary discoveries of the year.”
- Westfalenpost
“One of the few to deserve the term publishing phenomenon.”
- The Independent on Sunday
“I was a serious professional, gave my best, and had ideas I still value nowadays. But just when I felt most secure, the unavoidable happened–an experience we all face. Some recover, others give up, but all of us feel the wings of tragedy brush against us. Why? Elijah led me through the days and nights of Akbar to find the answer.”
- Paulo Coelho
Stop thinking about life and choose to live it.
From the Heights of the mountain, you see how large the world is, and how wide its horizons.