Doris Lessing
Doris Lessing was a British novelist and poet, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007. She is best known for her powerful narratives that explore themes of feminism, race, and social justice, particularly in works like 'The Golden Notebook.'
Born on Oct 22, 1919 (106 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,229 | $2,700,000 | 1,401$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 35,229 | $2,700,000 | 1,401$ |
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United Kingdom:
My mother began reading Doris Lessing’s delightful memoir about cats and once again my mother, a great lover of cats herself, was fully engaged.
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Canada:
Doris Lessing infamously left behind two children when she moved from Rhodesia to England.
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United Kingdom:
Lessing, who is the only British woman to have won the Nobel prize in literature, describes in a 1955 letter having moved to Britain in 1949 from Southern Rhodesia.
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Uruguay:
Doris Lessing is quoted for her wisdom on talent and perseverance.
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Brazil:
Doris Lessing won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007.
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Greece:
Doris Lessing is noted as the oldest laureate to win the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 87 in 2007.
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Iceland:
Doris Lessing was the oldest recipient of the Nobel Prize at 88 years old in 2007.
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United Kingdom:
When informed she had won the 2007 Nobel Prize for literature, Doris Lessing responded: 'Oh, Christ.'
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Austria:
Doris Lessing was among the notable authors competing with Ann Schlee for the Booker Prize.
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Ireland:
Doris Lessing is quoted for her impactful words on taking action.
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