Authors born on August 24

Take a focused look at the authors born on August 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1947 Paulo Coelho

  Paulo Coelho is a renowned Brazilian author best known for his novel 'The Alchemist.' His works have been translated into over 80 languages and he is considered one of the most widely read authors in the world. [bio]