"Asfār Madīnat al-Ṭīn" (The Clay City Chronicles) is an epic trilogy by Kuwaiti author Saud Alsanousi, exploring Kuwait's pre-oil era through a blend of history and fantasy. The trilogy comprises three parts: "Sifr al-ʿAbāʾah" (2023), "Sifr al-Tabbah" (2023), and "Sifr al-ʿAnfūz" (2024). Spanning from 1920 to 1990, the narrative unfolds across Kuwait City, Failaka Island, and Jahra village, featuring historical and mythical characters like Sulayman bin Suhayl, who navigates complex social and personal challenges. The novels intricately weave local folklore and legends to create a rich and cohesive fictional universe.
Saud Alsanousi, born in 1981, is a Kuwaiti novelist who won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (Arabic Booker) in 2013 for his novel "The Bamboo Stalk." He is renowned for his distinctive narrative style and ability to blend reality with fiction, establishing himself as a prominent literary voice in the Gulf region.
