Prolific British&Zimbabwean Author - Doris Lessing

Doris Lessing was a prolific British-Zimbabwean author, and her work spanned a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, and essays. Here are some of her most notable works:

• "The Golden Notebook" (1962):

A landmark feminist novel that explores the life of its protagonist, Anna Wulf, through her various notebooks.

• "The Grass is Singing" (1950):

Lessing's debut novel, which examines the complex racial and social dynamics in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

• "Martha Quest" series (1952-1969):

A five-book series that follows the life of Martha Quest, exploring her experiences in Southern Africa and her personal development.

1. Martha Quest (1952)
2. A Proper Marriage (1954)
3. A Ripple from the Storm (1958)
4. Landlocked (1965)
5. The Four-Gated City (1969)

• "The Children of Violence" series (1973-1985):

A series of five novels that depict the protagonist, Martha Quest, at various stages of her life in different settings.

1. Martha Quest (1952) - Note: Also part of the Martha Quest series.
2. A Proper Marriage (1954) - Note: Also part of the Martha Quest series.
3. A Ripple from the Storm (1958) - Note: Also part of the Martha Quest series.
4. Landlocked (1965) - Note: Also part of the Martha Quest series.
5. The Four-Gated City (1969) - Note: Also part of the Martha Quest series.

• "The Good Terrorist" (1985):

A novel that explores the lives of a group of radicals in London.

• "Memoirs of a Survivor" (1974):

A dystopian novel that reflects on themes of identity, survival, and societal breakdown.

• "Briefing for a Descent into Hell" (1971):

A complex and psychological novel that delves into the inner workings of the mind.

These books provide a good starting point to explore Doris Lessing's diverse and thought-provoking body of work.

References;

1.  Stanford, Peter (22 November 2013). "Doris Lessing: A mother much misunderstood". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
2. "NobelPrize.org". Retrieved 11 October 2007.
3. Crown, Sarah (11 October 2007). "Doris Lessing wins Nobel prize". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
4. Editors at BBC. "Author Lessing wins Nobel honour", BBC News, 23 October 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2007.
5. (5 January 2008). "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". Archived from the original on 25 April 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2008.. The Times. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
6. Hazelton, Lesley (11 October 2007). "Golden Notebook' Author Lessing Wins Nobel Prize". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2007.

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