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Doris Lessing discusses her book "Walking in the Shade"

BROADCAST: Oct. 8, 1997 | DURATION: 00:49:33

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Synopsis

"Walking in the Shade: Volume 2 of My Autobiography, 1949-1962", starts with Doris Lessing moving to England. Lessing wrote many books and she said it's annoying when her readers only remember 1 or 2 of her books. After having lived through 2 wars and a bombing, Lessing mentions how she's surprised that more people in society aren't crazy, similar to the craziness of all that's transpired in the world.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 8, 1997

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 33 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Lessing, Doris, 1919-2013---Interviews Lessing, Doris, 1919-2013. Walking in the shade. Lessing, Doris, 1919-2013 Women authors, English--Biography.--20th century Women communists--Biography.--England--London Women authors, English--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Grass is singing The golden notebook Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. Blair, Tony

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