Abstract
Few studies, if not at all have been conducted to explore the realistic aspects in Abdul-Wali's short stories. This study attempts to look at how Abdul-Wali employs a western literary genre to reflect the humane dimension through the lens of local issues, as well as to offer non-Arabic speakers an insight of the writings of Yemeni short story with an emphasis on its privacy. Abdul-Wali's stories unequivocally voice a realistic picture of social and political issues with unwavering determination and candor. The study's significance lies in its endeavor to unbosom the striking similarities between ancient and modern occurrences, to put it another way, the old lives in the shadow of the new, the matter that grants the stories a sense of continuum and continuity. It also addresses the unrelenting epidemic of displacement of individuals who turn to emigration as their only avenue of hope. The study uses a postcolonial theory and a descriptive-analytical approach to explore and investigate the primary themes of realism in the stories understudy. The research is mostly a text-based investigation that includes an examination of major primary sources. The study captures a timeless question of national identity, nostalgia, and the universality of human experiences as well as the intimacy of the relationships depicted.