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 Sandra Cisneros discusses her new book "My Wicked Wicked Ways" Dec. 21, 1992 Discussing the book "Love Life: Stories" with the author Bobbie Ann Mason Mar. 29, 1989 Discussing the book "One Hell of an Actor: A Novel," with the author, writer and director Garson Kanin Apr. 1, 1977 Interviewing Douglas Day about Malcolm Lowry, author of Under The Volcano Dec. 27, 1973 Robertson Davies discusses his book, "Lyre of Orpheus" Jan. 26, 1989 Discussing the book "American Stories" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin Oct. 18, 1991