Nebyloye

Nebyloye (Russian: небылое) is a Russian literary and philosophical term that refers to a narrative, often presented as factual or autobiographical, that contains elements of fantasy, fabrication, or exaggeration, blurring the line between truth and fiction. The term implies a deliberate mixing of reality and unreality for artistic or ideological purposes. Nebyloye often serves to convey a deeper meaning or truth through the manipulation of verifiable facts. It can be used to explore themes of memory, identity, and the nature of reality itself. While related to concepts like folklore, myth, and legend, nebyloye is distinct in its self-aware blending of the real and the imagined within a purportedly factual framework. The deliberate ambiguity is crucial to the effect of nebyloye, challenging the reader to discern the truth from the fabrication, or to accept their coexistence.