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Doris Lessing (1919 - )

Author of the controversial novel, The Golden Notebook.

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Biographical sites about Doris Lessing

Doris (May) Lessing (1919-)

http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/dlessing.htm

A biography and bibliography of the author.

Contains: Extensive Bio, Works List,

Author: Kuusankoski Public Library, Finland

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Doris Lessing: A Retrospective

http://lessing.redmood.com/

This lovely site offers a biography of the author, bibliographies (in various forms) of her works, photographs, lists of awards, and links to interviews and commentary. An excellent and comprehensive site.

Contains: Interview, Commentary, Works Available, Works List, Pictures, Awards, Full Bio

Author: Jan Hanford

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Lessing returns to South Africa after 40 years

http://www2.nando.net/newsroom/ntn/world/092595/world334_13.html

A short piece on the author's return to South Africa in 1995

From: The Nando Times September 25, 1995

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Other sites about Doris Lessing

Doris Lessing: Hot Dawns

http://lessing.redmood.com/boston.html

An interview with the author.

Contains: Interview

Author: Harvey Blume

From: The Boston Book Review

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Life is stronger than fiction -- at 76, Doris Lessing wants to be alone

http://mural.uv.es/vemivein/0411two.htm

An interview with the author.

Contains: Interview

Author: Helena de Bertodano, The Daily Telegraph

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A Notorious Life: The Salon Interview

http://www.salon.com/books/feature/1997/11/cov_si_11lessing.html

"Doris Lessing talks about the illusions of communism, political correctness, and why the sexual revolution backfired."

Contains: Interview

Author: Dwight Garner

From: Salon Magazine http://www.salonmagazine.com/

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A Visit With Doris Lessing

http://www.usfca.edu/fac-staff/southerr/lessing.html

An intriguing piece on Lessing by Joyce Carol Oates.

Contains: Interview, Commentary

Author: Joyce Carol Oates

From: Southern Review v9 1973 p873-882

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