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 Margaret Atwood discussing "The Handmaid's Tale" Mar. 13, 1986 Discussing the book "Half the Way Home: A Memoir of Father and Son" with Adam Hochschild Jun. 26, 1986 Discussing the book "My Traitor's Heart: A South African Exile Returns to Face His Country, His Tribe, & His Conscience" with Rian Malan Jan. 31, 1990 Discussing the book "Examining Your Doctor: A Patient's Guide to Avoiding Harmful Medical Care" with Dr. Timothy McCall Jul. 17, 1995 Jamaica Kincaid discusses her book “The Autobiography of My Mother” Jan. 31, 1996 Jerzy Kosinski discusses his book "Being There" 1970
