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 Ray Bradbury discusses his books Mar. 18, 1992 Albert Alvarez discusses his book "Beyond All This Fiddle: Essays, 1955-1967;" part 2 1972 Interviewing George Weller while Studs was in Rome, Italy Dec. 1, 1962 Writer Carlos Fuentes discusses life, politics, and Mexican culture Jun. 1, 1979 Jonathan Raban discusses his book "Bad Land" Dec. 6, 1996 Toni Morrison reads from and talks about her book "Sula" Apr. 16, 1974
