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September 24, 2025Open Access

Defying Kuwaiti Censorship and Addressing the Crisis of Intellectualism: Ḥāris saṭḥ al-ʿālam as a Subversive Feminine Dystopian Fairy Tale

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The narrative of Ḥāris saṭḥ al-ʿālam critiques censorship and totalitarianism while portraying resilient female characters.
Buthayna al-ʿĪsa's work incorporates Western fairy tale figures within a unique Middle Eastern dystopian setting.
The book explores the crisis of intellectualism and the subversive potential of Arab women in contemporary society.
Estrangement emerges as a vital strategy for survival and activism among marginalized Kuwaiti writers.

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Dystopian fairy tale critiques censorship in Kuwait, highlighting the role of women in the post-Arab Spring era.

Anqi Wang (2025) studied this question.

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