summarize the story of the roman father with two sons

There isn’t a widely known story about a Roman father with two sons. The tale you might be thinking of comes from Paulo Coelho’s novel “The Alchemist.” In it, a Roman emperor has two sons, one a soldier and the other a poet. The father dreams of one son achieving lasting fame.

The story takes a turn, revealing that fame isn’t always what it seems. The well-regarded poet’s work is forgotten after the emperor’s death. It’s the soldier son, remembered for his good deeds and encounter with a holy figure, whose story endures.