00 / 00 Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City" BROADCAST: Jun. 10, 1969 | DURATION: 00:56:05 Synopsis Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City", her thoughts about science and humanity, and her predictions for the future. Details Broadcast Date Jun. 10, 1969 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 56 minutes, 5 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Literature People Authors, Writers Tags Lessing, Doris, 1919-2013---Interviews Women authors, English--20th century--Interviews Women novelists, English--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Lessing, Doris May, 1919-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Mental health Reflection of society in mental health disorders Banality of evil Knowledge of the past Space fiction Biblical seers Behavioral science Discord between youth and adults Humanity in medicine Dystopian future Lack of imagination Women's rights Related Programs Interviewing the author Jeff Fields Jul. 5, 1974 Discussing "Who Lost an American" and interviewing author Nelson Algren ; part 5 Jul. 1963 Discussing the book, "Before the Mayflower," with Lerone Bennett, Jr. ; part 1 1964 Interview with Dennis Brutus and Leon Forrest Feb. 18, 1983 Tom Wolfe discusses an essay on Las Vegas Aug. 11, 1965 Roger G. Kennedy discusses his book "Hidden Cities" Sep. 22, 1994
