Talk:Doris Lessing

Nationality (once again)

Growing up in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) was an enormous influence on Lessing's writing. Early in her career she was more likely to be described as Rhodesian than English, esp. (and this is not insignificant) in the press of her own country and in nearby South Africa. When the government of South Africa banned her from visiting SA, the Johannesburg Sunday Times on April 15, 1956 printed a headline “Rhodesian Authoress Not Allowed to Enter SA." It's only because she lived so long that her British nationality has tended to overshadow her original identification with Africa. In her memoir "Going Home" (note the title) she wrote "Whatever I am, I have been made so by central Africa". Not wanting to step on anybody's nationalist toes, I have added a mild addition to the lead of her article "a British novelist (who was sometimes identified as Rhodesian early in her career)." I hope this can be said without creating controversy. Thanks. Pascalulu88 (talk) 21:34, 28 August 2025 (UTC)