grass is singing
Book •
In 'The Grass Is Singing,' Doris Lessing explores the disintegration of a white farming family in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) against the backdrop of racial tensions and societal decay.
Mary Turner, a woman who rejects the conventional path of marriage, eventually succumbs to societal expectations and marries Dick Turner, an unsuccessful farmer.
Their isolated existence on a struggling farm exposes the deep-seated prejudices and the psychological toll of a failing marriage.
The arrival of Moses, their black servant, triggers a complex interplay of power, desire, and fear, ultimately leading to a tragic climax.
Lessing's novel offers a searing critique of colonialism, gender roles, and the destructive forces of prejudice, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal and political landscapes.
Mary Turner, a woman who rejects the conventional path of marriage, eventually succumbs to societal expectations and marries Dick Turner, an unsuccessful farmer.
Their isolated existence on a struggling farm exposes the deep-seated prejudices and the psychological toll of a failing marriage.
The arrival of Moses, their black servant, triggers a complex interplay of power, desire, and fear, ultimately leading to a tragic climax.
Lessing's novel offers a searing critique of colonialism, gender roles, and the destructive forces of prejudice, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal and political landscapes.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 0 episodes
Mentioned by Visigoth in a discussion about the decline of the British Empire.
Eric the Blacksmith discusses Sherlock Holmes on The Grassy Knoll with Vyzygoth, Part I. (2006)
