Writers born on October 22

Take a focused look at the writers born on October 22. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1919 Doris Lessing

  Doris Lessing was a British-Zimbabwean novelist, poet, playwright, and short story writer, best known for her powerful works exploring themes of politics, society, feminism, and psychology. She won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007. [bio]