{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafikra-book-club.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fmudun-5Orxx7i_","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Short Stories from Arab Cities | Exploring Urban Narratives With the Co-Editors of \"Mudun\" Reem Khorshid & Faris Bseiso","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1ce0a58c-3e05-4d4b-a2e7-f3ffb869b215/0180e874-c99c-47c1-bf94-7ba9dc864a68/series-cover-ehkili-afikra-book-club.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/138ca604-5b05-4c73-8d47-072ccf235840\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Short Stories from Arab Cities | Exploring Urban Narratives With the Co-Editors of &quot;Mudun&quot; Reem Khorshid &amp; Faris Bseiso\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of Ehkili, we speak with Reem Khorshid and Faris Bseiso about their literary project Mudun, published by Kaph Books and supported by the Barjeel Art Foundation. They trace the origins of this anthology of short stories about Arab cities, which began as a pandemic project and grew into a collection featuring narratives both in Arabic and English. Highlighting diverse and often underrepresented urban experiences, the co-editors delve into the themes, selection process, and unique visual elements of the book. They reflect on the significance (and often danger) of nostalgia, the representation of city life, and the balance of stories to capture the essence of various cities across the Arab world. Tune in to hear about the compelling stories, standout illustrations, and the insightful reasons behind their editorial decisions."}