“RFG AVGOR UGSVGR….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: T = B
ANSWER: “THE GREAT SECRET THAT ALL OLD PEOPLE SHARE IS THAT … YOUR BODY CHANGES, BUT YOU DON’T CHANGE AT ALL.” —DORIS LESSING
Doris Lessing
October 22, 1919 – November 17, 2013 · aged 94
Overview
Doris Lessing was a British novelist, poet, and short-story writer whose work explored themes of social injustice, psychological insight, and human resilience.
Early Life
Born in Persia (now Iran) and raised in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Lessing’s early life against colonial backdrop shaped her perspectives and future writing.
Writing Career
Lessing wrote more than 50 books, including *The Golden Notebook*, *The Grass Is Singing*, and several novels in the *Canopus in Argos* series.
Themes
Her work frequently examined identity, gender dynamics, society, political conflict, and the interior lives of individuals in changing societies.
Influence
Lessing’s work influenced generations of writers and readers, with her explorations of feminism, politics, and human complexity far-reaching in literary circles.
Legacy
Doris Lessing’s literary contributions continue to be studied for their psychological depth, social critique, and narrative innovation.