Joshua Ferris

Joshua Ferris, a celebrated novelist known for "Then We Came to the End" and "The Dinner Party," joins to dissect the turbulent relationship between Vladimir Nabokov and Sigmund Freud. Ferris discusses how Nabokov's disdain for Freud shaped his works, particularly in "Lolita," where he cleverly critiques Freudian concepts. The conversation delves into Nabokov's preference for detail over grand narratives and the solitude of the artist, all while contrasting the psychological theories of Freud with Nabokov's unique artistic vision.