Evolution of Arabic Narrative: From Magical Realism to Fantasy Worlds

This panel explores the evolution of Arabic storytelling from the layered realism of mid-century literature to the rise of imaginative fantasy worlds in contemporary writing. The discussion examines how Arab authors have embraced magical realism, symbolism, and myth to reflect their societies’ shifting realities and collective dreams. The panel highlights how today’s writers are expanding narrative boundaries, merging heritage, folklore, and speculative fiction to re-envision Arab identity through new worlds of imagination.