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October 11, 2007

Doris Lessing Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The British novelist, essayist and short story writer Doris Lessing won the Nobel Prize in Literature today, becoming the 11th woman to receive the award. The Nobel committee lauded the "skepticism, fire and visionary power," of Lessing's work, which is known for its humanism, experimentalism and concern for social inequity. Lessing is also known for her uncompromising, independent personality, which was very much in evidence when she told journalists she "couldn't care less" about winning the award.

Posted by hplreadingcorner at October 11, 2007 2:04 PM