Doris Lessing's Life And Her Writings
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Doris Lessing was born of British parents in 1919. She grew up in
Rhodesia after moving there when she was only five years old. Lessing has
proven herself as one of the most outspoken and controversial writers of
her time. She is not afraid to touch on subjects that express her
unaccepted views ....
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.... also on a 3,000 acre maize farm. She uses her
memories and experiences to create a feeling that a person of another
background would not be able to do (Thompson, 1251).
“The story is about a family and their farm hands trying to save a
maize crop from a huge swarm of locusts. Although their crop is ruined,
they are thankful that the swarm of locusts did not settle and lay eggs on
the farm. As a result, Margaret, the wife, who was brought up in the city,
slowly learns to adapt to her ....
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