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 Discussing the book "American Stories" with the author, humorist and poet Calvin Trillin Oct. 18, 1991 Fred L. Gardaphe, Ben Morreale in conversation with Studs Terkel Jun. 8, 1993 Scott McCloud discusses his book “Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art” Jun. 30, 1994 Jean Shepherd discusses his book "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash" Dec. 1, 1966 William L. Shirer discusses his book "The Collapse of the Third Republic" 1970 Talking about the American Civil War, with Tom Wicker Feb. 17, 1984
