You know the famous phrase by the writer Paulo Coelho: “live now what others will only have the courage to live in the future”. future?" This is just a striking excerpt of his ideas, which certainly arouses reflection in his readers.
But that is not all that makes the Brazilian writer a different figure. Paulo Coelho is one of the most read and respected classical authors in the world. His works have been published in over 160 countries and translated into 73 languages.
Before dedicating himself to literature, he worked as a director and playwright, journalist and composer. He currently occupies one of the chairs of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, in addition to being European Ambassador of Intercultural Dialogue and United Nations Messenger of Peace.
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For lovers of literature, having access to the various books produced by the writer is a great honor. The Alchemist book, for example, is considered a bestseller throughout Brazil.
When faced with an illegal website, created to make his works available at no cost, the author had the idea of sharing thoughts with people who cannot buy his books.
His idea came to fruition through the Pirate Coelho project, which is available on his official blog. It contains several free books for download, available in PDF format.
The books that have already been launched on the platform are: The Diary of a Mage, The Alchemist, Brida, The Supreme Gift, The valkyries, On the bank of the river Piedra I sat and cried, Maktub, Veronika decides to die, The devil and the MS. Prym, Stories for parents, children and grandchildren, The Zahir, The Witch of Portobello.
Some of the rules for downloading their free books are: “if you download a book and enjoy reading it, please buy it. This will show publishers that dividing is multiplying”; “Use the copy you printed and make a donation to your local library, a hospital, or a prison.”
According to the author, this attitude is a way to stimulate sales and not the opposite. Paulo Coelho's behavior in relation to piracy draws attention and serves as an example for other authors who also deal with the illegal publication of their contents.
This indicates that the free sharing of artistic expressions can gain traction on the internet. In addition to encouraging reading among less favored communities, it also raises a reflection on the existing illegality in the virtual environment.
To find out more about the Pirate Coelho Project, Click here.
