Christopher Bollas
Renowned psychoanalyst and writer known for contributions to contemporary psychoanalytic theory, author of works including Essential Aloneness and Streams of Consciousness, and the subject of this episode's interview.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 43min
Christopher Bollas, The Granta Podcast
Christopher Bollas, renowned psychoanalyst and writer, discusses his move from literature to clinical work and the art of listening. He explores daydreams, moods, and the hidden assumptions shaping character. He reflects on psychoanalysis’ place in political conflict, long-term work with severe illness, and how literature links to unconscious life.
