The Four-Gated City - Doris Lessing

Thể loại: Fiction, Historical "The Four-Gated City" by Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing is a novel that spans from 1950 to 1997, centering on the life of Martha Quest during her middle age. The title references biblical imagery, symbolizing the four types of houses that encapsulate the human-made world, reflecting the complexities and challenges of postwar London, which is portrayed as a place of violence and corruption. The narrative explores Martha's journey of self-discovery as she breaks free from societal constraints and embraces her true identity, moving from her public persona, Matty, to her inner self, Martha.