The monstrous and the beautiful of every day (feat. Eyesha Elahi)

What if the most ordinary moments of life hold the deepest beauty?

In this episode, Eyesha Elahi invites us into her research on the mundane — the quiet rituals, routines, and unnoticed details that shape our days. Through philosophy and literature, we explore how writers and thinkers have described and transformed the everyday into something profound.

The novels in questions are:

• Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
• Severance by Ling Ma
• Moby Dick by Herman Melville
• Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Wolf

This recording has travelled a long road to reach you, and traces of that journey remain in its sound. But beyond the imperfections lies a conversation we are truly excited to share: a thoughtful exploration of books, stories, and ideas that may inspire you to see the ordinary with new eyes.

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Intro music by Leonardo Granados