“if you understand something, you don't forgive it, you are the thing itself: forgiveness is for what you don't understand.”
Quote by Doris Lessing
Work
The Doris Lessing Reader
This reader includes a selection of short stories, essays, and excerpts from Lessing's novels, offering a comprehensive view of her writing style and intellectual exploration of human experience. more
Author
Doris Lessing
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
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