Doris Lessing - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 22, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Age | 106 |
| 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'; Nobel Prize in Literature (2007); influential feminist and social critic |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Doris Lessing was born to British parents in Kermanshah, Persia (now Iran), and moved to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) as a child. Her early life in colonial Africa had a profound influence on her later writing, shaping her views on race, colonialism, and gender.
Career Highlights
- Published her debut novel 'The Grass Is Singing' in 1950
- Gained international acclaim with 'The Golden Notebook' (1962)
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007
- Recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award and the David Cohen Prize for Literature
Trivia
- Lessing was the oldest person ever to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature at age 87.
- She was banned from South Africa and Southern Rhodesia for her outspoken opposition to apartheid and colonial rule.
FAQs
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Doris Lessing is 106 years old.
Doris Lessing was born the 22 October 1919.
Kermanshah, Persia (now Iran).
On Her Birth-Day
About October 22nd, 1919, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 1919 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Oh! What a Pal was Mary by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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