Doris Lessing

Doris Lessing
Reviews, articles by and about Lessing, an audio file, and related links at the New York Times Archives.

Doris Lessing Shrugged off Winning the Nobel Prize and Is Currently the Coolest Woman In My Universe
Read the blog entry and be sure to watch the video clip. (Preview for appropriateness for students.)

"Flight"
Summary, extensive analysis, and guiding questions for discussion or writing.

"Flight"
Among the teaching resources here, do not miss the plot summary video. It makes a great prereading activity.

Understanding Literature
Scroll down on the page to find discussion questions and writing ideas for Doris Lessing's "A Woman on a Roof."