Multiculturalism in the Novels of Paulo Coelho

Multiculturalism is the way in which a society deals with cultural diversity, both at the national and at the community level.Multicultural Literature is based on realism and its subject matter centers around issues related to race, class and gender. Multiculturalism in Coelho’s novels is a reflection of his own personal experiences where he got a chance to feel, absorb and live different cultures.The major cultures and religions which are depicted in the works of Paulo Coelho are Arab, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hare Krishna movement. This book explores some of the cultures represented in his famous novels making Coelho popular among his readers all across the world. While his books have not always been reviewed favorably and have often become the subject of strong cultural and philosophical debate, there is no doubt that this self-described "pilgrim writer" has struck a chord in readers everywhere.