In this masterful short story by renowned Lebanese author Mikhail Naimy, a mysterious merchant arrives in a bustling town, setting up a shop unlike any other. He doesn't trade in conventional goods but offers peculiar, intangible wares: fulfilled dreams, drops of wisdom, and even forgotten memories. Through the townspeople's reactions to these strange offers, Naimy crafts a powerful philosophical allegory that critiques materialism and challenges the reader to reconsider what holds true value in life. 'The Strange Merchant' is a timeless exploration of human desire, spirituality, and the search for genuine contentment beyond a world of physical possessions.