Abdullah Albsais (born 1980) is a Kuwaiti poet and novelist. He studied in Canada and Kuwait. [1] [2] [3]
His books include:
His work has been described as combining interest in literature and philosophy with folk stories. [3] During his youth, he participated in poetry competitions. [3]
His 2019 novel M for Murderer: S for Sa'id was longlisted for the Arabic Booker Prize in 2021. [4] He also won an award in 2017 at the Sharjah Book Fair. [3] [5]
His 2014 novel was banned by authorities in Kuwait, particularly the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information, for raising an allegedly "sensitive" topic. [6]
Abdullah Albsais (born 1980) is a Kuwaiti poet and novelist. He studied in Canada and Kuwait. [1] [2] [3]
His books include:
His work has been described as combining interest in literature and philosophy with folk stories. [3] During his youth, he participated in poetry competitions. [3]
His 2019 novel M for Murderer: S for Sa'id was longlisted for the Arabic Booker Prize in 2021. [4] He also won an award in 2017 at the Sharjah Book Fair. [3] [5]
His 2014 novel was banned by authorities in Kuwait, particularly the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information, for raising an allegedly "sensitive" topic. [6]