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.'
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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.
Reading was the key to breaking through the fog of my parents’ dementia | Jo Glanville
United Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Doris Lessing infamously left behind two children when she moved from Rhodesia to England.
Can one be both a good mother and a good artist?
Canada· 2025-12-12
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.
From Dylan Thomas’ shopping list to a note from Sylvia Plath’s doctor: newly uncovered case files reveal the hidden lives of famous writers | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Doris Lessing is quoted for her wisdom on talent and perseverance.
Vinos, series, música y una revelación sobre la constancia apasionada: las recomendaciones de Picnic!
Uruguay· 2025-10-16
Doris Lessing won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007.
Saiba quanto o húngaro László Krasznahorkai ganhou em dinheiro pelo prêmio Nobel de Literatura
Brazil· 2025-10-09
Doris Lessing is noted as the oldest laureate to win the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 87 in 2007.
Στον Λάσλο Κρασναχορκάι το Νόμπελ Λογοτεχνίας
Greece· 2025-10-09
Doris Lessing was the oldest recipient of the Nobel Prize at 88 years old in 2007.
László Krasznahorkai hlýtur Nóbelinn í bókmenntum
Iceland· 2025-10-09
When informed she had won the 2007 Nobel Prize for literature, Doris Lessing responded: 'Oh, Christ.'
Scientist on three-week off-grid hike finds out he's won the Nobel prizeUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Doris Lessing was among the notable authors competing with Ann Schlee for the Booker Prize.
"Alte Jungfer" auf Selbstermächtigungsreise - Kultur
Austria· 2025-09-27
Doris Lessing is quoted for her impactful words on taking action.
‘My mum died swimming in the Galápagos at 71... it was a strangely beautiful end for her’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-06
Doris Lessing is mentioned for her contributions to reflections on the novel.
Leonardo Valencia: Cartografía abierta de la imaginación | Columnistas | Opinión
Ecuador· 2025-07-09
Doris Lessing was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature in 2001.
Espanhol Eduardo Mendoza vence Prémio Princesa das Astúrias das Letras 2025 | Livros
Portugal· 2025-05-15
Doris Lessing is recognized as part of the influential group of female writers in post-war Britain.
Ενα βιβλίο, μία πολύ αγγλική ιστορίαGreece· 2025-03-22
Doris Lessing won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her significant contributions to humanistic literature.
روايات السحر والخرافات أدب "مؤقت" ولن تنال الجوائز الكبرى
Saudi Arabia· 2025-03-13
Doris Lessing was mentioned as a counter-example of a writer who moved freely between genres.
‘AI will become very good at manipulating emotions’: Kazuo Ishiguro on the future of fiction and truth | Kazuo IshiguroUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-08
Doris Lessing is referenced for her belief that all novels are autobiographical, reflecting personal experiences.
Gioconda Belli: ‘Cuando perdés el Estado de derecho, es fácil perder el país; eso pasó en Nicaragua’
Costa Rica· 2025-02-16
