What inspired Ibrahim Aslan to focus on the everyday struggles of the 'gubban' in Egypt?
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What inspired Ibrahim Aslan to focus on the everyday struggles of the 'gubban' in Egypt?
Did anyone else feel the essays evoke a sense of nostalgia for a changing Egypt?
How did Ibrahim Aslan decide on the structure for these essays — were they written over many years or curated intentionally?