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 Interview with Nelson Algren and Fred Hogan Jun. 23, 1977 Studs Terkel discusses the character of Edith Ann with creators Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner Oct. 20, 1994 Discussing the book "Two wings veil my face" with the author Leon Forrest Mar. 30, 1984 Discussing William Shakespeare with Helene Rosenberg Apr. 27, 1979 E. Y. (Yip) Harburg discuss his book "At This Point in Rhyme" Feb. 18, 1977 Henry Louis Gates in conversation with Studs Terkel Jan. 24, 1986
