In “The Wise Donkey,” Tuwaiq al-Hakim’s autobiographical account blends together fictional stories with ideological thoughts and humanistic, social reflections. Comprising a collection of chapters and descriptions, these texts were written in his simple language and filled with his charming, humorous style. He uses a small, beautiful, and white donkey as a starting point for his narrative. This little donkey becomes not only a companion but also a “companion” and a “friend.” More importantly, it becomes a “philosopher” and a “thinker.”