Elif Shafak vs. Paulo Coelho
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
Elif Shafak
1971 – present
Literature
United Kingdom
Elif Shafak is a Turkish-British novelist, essayist, public speaker, political scientist, and activist.
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"I learned to pay attention to the readers and not to the madness…Because to be a writer in Turkey is a bit like being kissed on one cheek and slapped on the oth…"
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Paulo Coelho
1947 – 1985
Science
Brazil
Brazilian novelist and lyricist best known for his novel The Alchemist (1988), which has been translated into many languages; his work often explores spirituality and personal transformation.
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"At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see h…"
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Connections
Paulo Coelho was influenced by Elif Shafak
Shared era: 1971 – 1985