Doris Lessing - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 22, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Age | 105 |
| Birthplace | Kermanshah, Persia (now Iran) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Doris Lessing's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Author of 'The Golden Notebook,' acclaimed explorations of feminist and social themes, and recipient of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. |
Intro
Doris Lessing was a British-Zimbabwean novelist, poet, and short story writer, best known for her novels exploring themes of gender, politics, and society. She won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007 for her outstanding contributions to the literary world.
Early Life & Background
Doris Lessing was born Doris May Tayler in Kermanshah, Persia (now Iran), where her British parents were living at the time. In 1925, her family moved to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where she spent her formative years. Her early experiences in colonial Africa would shape much of her worldview and literary themes.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Published debut novel 'The Grass Is Singing' (1950)
- Wrote the influential and widely acclaimed novel 'The Golden Notebook' (1962)
- Author of the five-volume 'Children of Violence' series
- Published the science-fiction 'Canopus in Argos' series
- Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007
- Awarded the 2001 David Cohen Prize for a lifetime's achievement in British literature
Trivia
- Doris Lessing was banned from entering both South Africa and Rhodesia due to her outspoken political views against apartheid and colonialism.
- She often wrote under the pseudonym 'Jane Somers' to highlight the difficulties new authors face in getting published.
- At age 87, she became one of the oldest recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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How old is Doris Lessing?
Doris Lessing is 105 years old.
When was Doris Lessing born?
Doris Lessing was born the 22 October 1919.
Where is Doris Lessing from?
Kermanshah, Persia (now Iran).
On Her Birth-Day
About October 22nd, 1919, in brief:
- Historical events: While no specific historical events have been definitively recorded for October 22, 1919, this period was part of the post-World War I era, characterized by significant global political and social transformations. The year 1919 was marked by the Paris Peace Conference, the Treaty of Versailles, and the emergence of new national boundaries in Europe.
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 1919 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Oh! What a Pal was Mary by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: The Sentimental Bloke directed by Raymond Longford
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