Somnambulism, hypnagogia, reverie — the borderlands of sleep are patrolled by poets, novelists, psychologists, and psychoanalysts
Arts & Letters Daily • 2/5/2026
Summary
The borderlands of sleep, including somnambulism, hypnagogia, and reverie, are explored by poets, novelists, psychologists, and psychoanalysts. These individuals engage with the various states of consciousness associated with sleep.
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