“The whole process of writing is a setting at a distance. That is the value of it - to the writer, and to the people who read the results of this process, which takes the raw, the individual, the uncriticized, the unexamined, into the realm of the general.”
This book delves into the psyche of its central character, revealing the intricate tapestry of emotions and personal history that shape their identity. The narrative takes readers on a profound exploration of self-discovery and the struggle to understand one's own inner world. more
Doris Lessing was a British novelist known for her profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social and political issues. Her works covered a wide range of themes from personal experiences to global concerns, including colonialism, gender roles, and women's liberation. Lessing's writing style is unique and vivid, and she has had a significant impact on postcolonial and feminist literature. more
“Capable people do not understand incapacity; clever people do not understand stupidity.”
“I could not be so sure of Spring / Save that it sings in me.”
“One by one, like leaves from a tree, / All my faiths have forsaken me.”
“Old love, old love, / How can I be true? / Shall I be faithless to myself / Or to you?”
“Places I love come back to me like music, / Hush me and heal me when I am very tired.”
“Can I ever know you / Or you know me?”