The Alchemist - Definition and Overview

The Alchemist is the title of more than one major work. It may refer to—

• the 17th century play in five acts by Ben Jonson.
• the 20th century allegorical novel by Paulo Coelho, originally written in Portuguese, which has been widely translated (into over 40 languages as of 2004).
• the Hugo award-nominated novelette by Charles L. Harness in 1967.
• the significant work by the 17th century Flemish painter David Teniers the Younger depicting an alchemical laboratory. Versions of this work are on display in The Hague and in the Fisher Collection of Pittsburgh.
• The Alchemists is a science fiction novel by Geary Gravel.

The Alchemist is also the stage name of a music producer who appeared on the Cypress Hill album Til Death Do Us Part in 2004.