Series by Doris Lessing
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Buy on Amazon1979 · Doris Lessing
Shikasta, a 1979 novel by Doris Lessing, is the first volume of Canopus in Argos: Archives, presented as a compilation of documents concerning the…
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Buy on AmazonThe marriages between zones three, four, and five (as narrated by the chroniclers of zone three)
1980 · Doris Lessing
A 1980 science fiction novel by Doris Lessing, the second book in her five-book Canopus in Argos series, following Shikasta (1979). It was first…
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Buy on Amazon1981 · Doris Lessing
The Sirian Experiments is a 1980 science fiction novel by Doris Lessing, the third book in her five-book Canopus in Argos series. It continues the…
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Buy on AmazonThe making of the representative for Planet 8
1982 · Doris Lessing
This 1982 novel by Doris Lessing describes Planet 8, a prosperous world with intelligent, vital inhabitants, being transformed by an Ice Age. The…
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Buy on AmazonDocuments relating to the sentimental agents in the Volyen Empire
1983 · Doris Lessing
Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire is a 1983 novel by Doris Lessing, the fifth volume of her "Canopus in Argos" series. It focuses on the…
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Buy on Amazon1952 · Doris Lessing
Martha Quest is a 1952 book by Doris Lessing. It is book 1 of the series Children of Violence.
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Buy on Amazon1954 · Doris Lessing
Martha Quest is an unconventional woman caught in a conventional marriage, striving to keep her dignity and sanity amid misunderstandings,…
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Buy on Amazon1958 · Doris Lessing
A Ripple from the Storm (1958) is the third novel in Doris Lessing’s five-volume semi-autobiographical series Children of Violence. The series…
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Buy on Amazon1965 · Doris Lessing
Landlocked is a 1965 book by Doris Lessing. It is book 4 of the series Children of Violence.
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Buy on Amazon1969 · Doris Lessing
The Four-Gated City is a 1969 book by Doris Lessing. It is book 5 of the series Children of Violence.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Doris Lessing written?
We list 10 books by Doris Lessing across 2 series, published between 1952–1983 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Doris Lessing's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Shikasta.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Doris Lessing's books?
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