stdClass Object ( [id] => 17117 [paper_index] => 202507-01-023373 [title] => VOICES OF RESILIENCE AND REVELATION: EXPLORING THE LIFE AND LITERARY LEGACY OF LAILA AL-OTHMAN IN MODERN KUWAIT [description] => [author] => Dr. Noor Uddin Ahmed, Dr. Fazlur Rahman, Rakit Islam [googlescholar] => [doi] => [year] => 2025 [month] => July [volume] => 11 [issue] => 7 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/July/202507-01-023373.pdf [abstract] => This paper examines the profound influence of Laila al-Othman, one of modern Kuwait’s most celebrated authors, whose literary works have become seminal in representing women’s experiences in the Arabian Gulf. Through novels that blend personal narrative with social critique, al-Othman consistently foregrounds themes of resilience, gender, and transformation. Her storytelling, deeply rooted in local culture yet universally resonant, reflects the shifting landscape of Kuwaiti society through decades of political, social, and familial evolution. The study traces her evolution from early journalistic roots to groundbreaking fiction, situating her within both Kuwaiti and wider Arab literary canons. By analysing her most influential works, such as Ṣamt al-Farâshât and Khudh hâ lâ Uridhâ, the paper highlights al-Othman’s exploration of taboo subjects, advocacy for women’s rights, and resistance to censorship. Attention is given to the critical reception of her work, which spans praise for her courage and artistry, as well as criticism for her depiction of sensitive issues. Ultimately, this research situates Laila al-Othman as a transformative voice of resilience and revelation, an author whose legacy continues to inspire dialogue and progress in the landscape of modern Arabic literature. [keywords] => Laila al-Othman, Kuwaiti literature, Women’s rights, social critique, Resilience, Modern Arabic novel, [doj] => 2025-07-27 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 122 [journal_id] => 1 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) [short_code] => IJMR [eissn] => 2455-3662 (Online) [pissn] => - -- [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/11.IJMR.png ) Error fetching PDF file.