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Covering the transformative years from 1949 to 1962, this volume of Doris Lessing's autobiography chronicles her journey as a young writer and single mother in post-war London. It details her experiences from the publication of her first novel to her most renowned work, highlighting her disillusionment with communism amidst the vibrant intellectual climate of the 1950s. Lessing candidly reflects on her writing process, relationships, and political engagement, offering a rich social history alongside her personal growth as an author.
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Walking in the Shade, Doris Lessing
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Walking in the Shade
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Doris Lessing
- Publisher
- HarperPerennial
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 428
- ISBN13
- 9780060929565
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Covering the transformative years from 1949 to 1962, this volume of Doris Lessing's autobiography chronicles her journey as a young writer and single mother in post-war London. It details her experiences from the publication of her first novel to her most renowned work, highlighting her disillusionment with communism amidst the vibrant intellectual climate of the 1950s. Lessing candidly reflects on her writing process, relationships, and political engagement, offering a rich social history alongside her personal growth as an author.