The Book Censor's Library by Bothayna Al-Essa
A Novel of Forbidden Stories
In a world where books are heavily censored, a government book censor finds himself torn between his duty and his growing obsession with forbidden literature. By day, he meticulously scrutinizes manuscripts for any content deemed unacceptable by the regime. By night, he is haunted by the characters from classic novels and secretly hoards banned books in his home. As he becomes increasingly entangled with a network of resistance fighters, underground booksellers, and rogue librarians, he is drawn into a dangerous struggle to preserve the cultural heritage and freedom of expression. This story explores the tension between authoritarian control and the enduring power of storytelling.
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- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- Kuwaiti
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Arabic
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