On the Edge of Reality

On the Edge of Reality is a hauntingly lyrical collection of short stories that blurs the boundaries between the seen and the unseen, the real and the imagined. Originally written in Arabic and translated with poetic precision, these tales invite readers into a dreamlike realm where memory, solitude, and spiritual longing converge.
Each story is a quiet meditation-on time, on silence, on the ache of existence. Through sparse dialogue and evocative imagery, the author constructs emotional landscapes that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. A child's gaze, a forgotten prayer, a shadow at dusk-these moments become portals to deeper truths, rendered in prose that is as elegant as it is introspective.
The collection moves fluidly between allegory and realism, often touching the mystical without losing its human core. Characters are not merely individuals but vessels of emotion, reflection, and transformation. Whether standing at the edge of a pier or wandering through the corridors of memory, they embody the tension between longing and acceptance, between the ephemeral and the eternal.
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Emad Elahi, a Tunisian playwright, blends allegory and existential themes in modern Arabic theater. Known for The City of Faceless Masks, his lyrical style critiques conformity and explores identity, shaped by his cultural roots and passion for literature.