Omani literature is currently developing rapidly and has become the focus of attention for literary scholars worldwide. This article discusses Joha al-Kharisiy, one of the prominent representatives of this literature. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the writer’s entry into the literary world, her career, and her literary heritage, with several examples provided.

Omani literature, Joha al-Kharisiy, Marilyn Booth, international awards, Man Booker Prize, Zayed Book Award.

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