This dissertation analyzes Paulo Coelho's novels The Pilgrimage, The Alchemist, and Aleph to examine the theme of self-discovery and personal growth. It was submitted by Pradeep Makwana to Smt. S. H. Gardi Institute of English & Comparative Literary Studies at Saurashtra University in Rajkot, India, under the supervision of Dr. R. B. Zala, to earn a Master of Philosophy degree in English in 2013.