The Language of the Future: Paulo Coelho’s and on the Seventh Day

Abstract

The Brazilian writer, Paulo Coelho with his “modern language” is creating wonders in the current literary scenario. Coelho’s ability to present the everlasting problems of humanity using simple literary symbols accounts for his success. Symbols are central to Coelho’s life and art and in effect his symbolic language speaks directly to our hearts. This study focuses on Coelho’s Trilogy ‘And on the Seventh Day’,to delineate the narrative simplicity which emerges as a powerful technique in his works inspiring millions of people. My study affirms his highly innovative and deviant use of language leading to the evolution of a “modern language”.