The complete works of Mahmoud Abdel Wahab

Mahmoud Abdulwahab (1929-2011) Iraqi Basra short story writer from the generation of pioneers, known as a versatile and distinguished creative writer although he was among the most scarce among the creators of his generation, he is a writer who wrote short stories, novels, poetry, critical essays, and plays, and has a background in translation. His name has stood out since the early fifties, specifically in 1951. Despite his limited production, his creative type is distinguished, his personality is remarkable, and his story output has a very special flavor worth studying. Regarding his limited output compared to writers of his generation, he says: "You must be sure that you are the best when publishing, one story may lead to prolonged debate due to its distinction."