The Valkyries
The Valkyries (Portuguese: As Valkírias; ISBN 978-0062513342) is a 1992 novel by Paulo Coelho.
 First edition (Brazil) | |
| Author | Paulo Coelho |
|---|---|
| Original title | As Valkírias |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Genre | Love, Mystery, Spiritual |
Publication date | 1992 |
| Preceded by | 'Brida |
| Followed by | 'By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept |
Plot summary
The book is written as a third-person narrative describing how Paulo and his wife embark on a 40 day journey through the Mojave Desert. There they meet the valkyries, a group of warrior women who travel on Pegasus
At the beginning of the story, "J", Coelho's master in RAM, shows him a copy of the poem by Wilde that says "we destroy what we love" and this theme is central to the story.
Characters[1]
Paulo: The author as himself.
Chris: Paulo’s Wife.
Mr. J: Paulo’s Master.
Gene: A guide in the Mojave desert.
Valkyries: The main subject of the book. A group of warrior women.
Valhalla: The leader of the valkyries.
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