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Lessing, Doris
(1919- ) British writer. Doris Lessing was born Doris May Tayler in Kermanshah, Persia (now Iran). She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for "that epicist of the female experience, who with scepticism, fire and visionary power has subjected a divided civilisation to scrutiny." She is known for The Golden Notebook.
Doris Lessing Questions for Study and Discussion
Doris Lessing is a famous British novelist, who created novels, stories, plays and essays. She received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2007, and she is widely studied as one of the most important authors of her time. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.
Doris Lessing's Short Story Collections
Doris Lessing is a Nobel Laureate in literature, who is famous for her short stories (as well as novels like The Golden Notebook and Four-Gated City). Take a look at a few of her short story collections, and find out which stories you can find in each collection.
Doris Lessing Quotes
Doris Lessing is a famous British writer, famous for The Golden Notebook, a seminal work in feminist literature. She received the Nobel Prize for Literature (along with numerous other awards). Here are a few quotes from Doris Lessing.
Doris Lessing - Selected List of Works
Doris Lessing is a famous British writer. Here's a selected list of her works.