Map of Torn Existences

In A Map of Shattered Existences, acclaimed Kuwaiti author and poet Hussain Al-Mutawaa delivers a masterfully crafted collection of short fiction that redefines human perception, language, and reality. Grounded in philosophical inquiry and linguistic precision, the narrative constructs striking dualities and opposing tensions, stretching them to their maximum boundaries before allowing them to collide in moments of profound realization. The stories trace the subtle, yet dramatic transformations of characters as they pass through the filters of life’s heaviest questions. Rather than serving merely as a vehicle for storytelling, language operates as an active, defining force within the text—reshaping coordinates of identity, memory, and existential fragments. Al-Mutawaa offers a refined literary journey that challenges conventional narrative form and invites deep reflection on the nature of human existence.

It offers an intellectually engaging and poetically charged reading experience, providing readers with fresh philosophical perspectives on identity, human transformation, and the power of literary language.

Ideal for lovers of contemporary Arabic short fiction, readers of philosophical and lyrical literature, and anyone fascinated by innovative storytelling that explores identity, language, and existential transformation.