“Niemals in meinem ganzen Leben war ich so verzweifelt und wild und schmerzhaft glücklich wie damals. Ich erinnere mich, wie ich mir sagte: Das ist es, das ist Glücklichsein, und zugleich bestürzt war, weil es aus so viel Häßlichkeit und Leid entstanden war.”
The Golden Notebook is a seminal work of modern literature, weaving together the personal and political narratives of a woman writer as she grapples with her own identity and the tumultuous events of the 20th century. 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
“Some things only needed time to find their proper footing. Time and patience.”
“If we stop, what we lost becomes an ending, not a reason.”
“The efforts of two is great. But the combine effect of three or more is far greater.”
“For as long as she could, she would”