Doris Lessing
Published on 4. November 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-333-40753-0 (ISBN)
Description
An examination of Lessing's work and a discussion of her major themes - colonialism, politics, feminism, the nature of art, madness and dreams, prophecy and sufism. The author also discusses Lessing's critical reception and current status, as well as her contribution to post-modernist fiction.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-40753-0 (9780333407530)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Background and influences; the colonial legacy; "The Children of Violence"; "The Golden Notebook"; madness, dreams and prophecy; "Canopus in Argos"- archives; return to realism.