Saud Alsanousi

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Saud Alsanousi (Arabic: سعود السنعوسي, born 1981) is a Kuwaiti novelist, playwright and journalist who has established himself as a literary voice in the Arab world despite his relatively young age. His works offer reflections on Kuwait's society, culture and identity, with his novels - translated into more than 14 languages - earning him regional and international recognition. In 2010, Alsanousi made his literary debut with The Prisoner of Mirrors, which won the Laila al-Othman Prize, an award that recognizes promising emerging writers. He gained further recognition by winning first prize for his short story The Bonsai and the Old Man in the 'Stories on Air' competition organized by Al-Arabi magazine and BBC Arabic in 2011. In 2012, his novel The Bamboo Stalk earned him the State of Kuwait Award for Literature, and in 2013, he became the youngest winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, commonly known as the "Arabic Booker". In 2016, a Kuwaiti TV series based on the novel, titled "Saq Al Bamboo", was produced. Alsanousi’s later works, Mama Hissa's Mice (2015), Pigeons of the House (2017), and Saleha's Camel (2019), were all shortlisted for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. His latest novel, The Scrolls of Mud City (2023, 2024), is an epic historical fiction trilogy set in Kuwait, blending myths, beliefs, and narratives to depict Kuwaiti society and the lives of visionaries, pearl divers, merchants, and traders during a defining era in the nation's history. Through his novels, Alsanousi delves into the complexities of Kuwait's history and society, blending storytelling with efforts to preserve his country's cultural heritage and resist the erosion of memory. His work offers a deep exploration of the social fabric of Kuwait with nuance and honesty, shedding light on societal contradictions and the intertwining of religion and culture, while challenging rigid...