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 Susan Brownmiller discusses her book "Against Our Will" Oct. 23, 1975 Reading Nicholas Von Hoffman's "Mississippi notebook II" with additional comments on South Africa Sep. 24, 1964 Madeleine L'Engle discusses her book "A Wrinkle in Time" Jun. 8, 1990 Discussing the book "Pride of Place: Building the American Dream" with the author, architect Robert A. M. Stern Apr. 7, 1995 Calvin Trillin discusses his book “Floater” Nov. 11, 1980 D. M. Thomas reads from and discusses his novel "The White Hotel" Mar. 11, 1982