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 Abram Loft discusses his career and his book "Violin and Keyboard" Jul. 25, 1974 J. P. (James Patrick) Donleavy in conversation with Studs Terkel Nov. 13, 1975 Anthony Burgess discusses his book "Earthly Powers" Dec. 4, 1980 Germaine Greer in conversation with Studs Terkel Nov. 1, 1979 Francine du Plessix Gray in conversation with Studs Terkel 1970 Discussing the novel, "Zone of the Interior," about social problems in Great Britain, and interviewing its author Clancy Sigal Jun. 11, 1992
