Joshua Ferris
Novelist who appears in a replayed interview clip reflecting on Nabokov's attitude toward Freud and how that influenced reading and interpretation of Nabokov's work.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 51min
674 Nabokov vs Freud (with Joshua Ferris) [Ad-Free Re-Release]
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.
Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 34min
739 Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (#14 GBOAT) | Johannes Gutenberg (with Eric Marshall White)
Eric Marshall White, a rare books librarian and author, discusses Johannes Gutenberg's innovations in printing and the myths surrounding his life. Jenny Minton Quigley shares insights into the editorial journey of Nabokov's controversial novel, Lolita, and the risks taken to publish it. Novelist Jim Shepard reflects on Lolita's impact on literature and its narrative techniques. Joshua Ferris delves into Nabokov's disdain for Freud and how it influenced interpretations of his work. The conversation weaves together the threads of literary history with modern implications.
