Under My Skin: Volume One of My Autobiography, to 1949
Under My Skin: Volume One of My Autobiography, to 1949
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995448
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Africa • 1920s-1940s
1995
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Under My Skin: Volume One of My Autobiography, to 1949, Doris Lessing chronicles her early life, exploring her experiences in Persia and Southern Rhodesia. She delves into the socio-political challenges she faced, her early education, and her evolving awareness of the world around her, shaping her identity and future writing career.
Informative
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Under My Skin: Volume One of My Autobiography, to 1949 by Doris Lessing offers a candid look at her early life with rich details and introspection. Critics praise its vivid storytelling and insight into colonial Africa and personal identity. However, some found it dense and challenging. Lessing’s honesty and literary prowess make it a compelling read.
Who Should Read Under My Skin: Volume One of My Autobiography, to 1949?
A reader who enjoys Under My Skin would appreciate introspective autobiographies, colonial and postcolonial themes, and 20th-century history. Fans of A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway or I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou might find this work engaging due to its reflective and personal narrative style.
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Under My Skin is the first volume of Doris Lessing's two-part autobiography, which explores her early years, providing insight into the social and political environments that shaped her perspectives.
Doris Lessing won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007, widely recognized for her ability to weave complex themes into her narratives, including personal identity and societal change.
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Lessing's coping mechanism for difficult times included immersing herself in literature, which is a recurring theme in her writing and autobiographical works.
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448
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Africa • 1920s-1940s
1995
Adult
18+ years
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