2007-01-07 14:38:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
"The Alchemist" is fiction, yes. You could tighten that more by classifying it as a fable.
2007-01-07 15:20:30 · answer #1 · answered by sidgirls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alchemist was the word for someone who made their living trying to turn lead into gold. Some were ignorant and some were swindlers. Educated people don't believe in alchemy anymore.
I don't see how the word genre (meaning "type") fits with the job of being an alchemist. If I had to pick a genre I would go with "dummy" to give them the benefit of the doubt as to whether they are sincere.
2007-01-07 14:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The Alchemist is fiction, but based on a real person.
2007-01-07 15:30:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read the book and it's a very good read! now that you've asked, it's been while since i read it and i might open it up again one of these days.
i believe it is grouped under fiction.
2007-01-07 14:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by baby.boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im pretty sure it goes under fiction
2007-01-08 05:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by blah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋