Homo Irrealis: The Would-Be Man Who Might Have Been: Essays

Homo Irrealis is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into the power of imagination in shaping our understanding of time.

Through vivid meditations on subway poetry, empty Italian streets, and the lives and works of influential artists, Aciman explores the might-have-been and the could-in-theory still happen.

This book is a deep reflection on the imagination's ability to create a zone outside of time's hold, and it will resonate with anyone who has ever pondered the mysteries of existence.

With grace and insight, Aciman conveys his longing to apprehend "myself looking out to the self I am today," making Homo Irrealis an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the human experience.