About the book: 1953 / Doris Lessing (born 1919) is a progressive English writer, author of two novels and a collection of short stories. She spent her childhood and youth in Southern Rhodesia (South-East Africa). After graduating from college, she worked at a telephone exchange, in offices, etc. In 1950, D. Lessing’s first novel, “The Singing Grass,” was published, which attracted attention to the young writer. One of the main themes of her work is the life and way of life of the black population of Southern Rhodesia, oppressed by white colonialists. Currently, D. Lessing lives in England, participates in the peace movement, and collaborates in progressive publications. Last year [1952] I visited the Soviet Union with a group of English writers. (From the Warning for publication in the New World".)