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 "High Times, Hard Times" with Anita O'Day May. 3, 1990 Louise Erdrich reads from and discusses her book "Tales of Burning Love" May. 10, 1996 Discussing the book "Crow and Weasel" with Barry Lopez Oct. 17, 1990 Interviewing Louise Pliss Jan. 4, 1963 Donna Blue Lachman discusses her play "The Language of Birds" Oct. 20, 1993 Interviewing Nicholas Von Hoffman ; part 2 Aug. 11, 1964