The main purpose of this article is to analyze the Victorian as well as the Modernist characteristics in Doris Lessing’s novel The Grass Is Singing (1950). Parallels are drawn between Lessing’s work and the literary techniques employed by notable figures such as T. S. Eliot and Robert Browning, emphasizing the intertextual connections and thematic resonances. The critique probes deeply into the symbolism and motifs within Lessing’s narrative, highlighting the significance of objects, language, and silence in the portrayal of the characters, especially Mary Turner. Moreover, the present analysis underscores how the narrative transcends mere storytelling and functions as a commentary on social structures and power dynamics prevalent during the time of the story’s setting.
A Dramatic Monologue in Doris Lessing’s The Grass Is Singing: The Eloquence of Things
Miriam Sette
2024-01-01
Abstract
The main purpose of this article is to analyze the Victorian as well as the Modernist characteristics in Doris Lessing’s novel The Grass Is Singing (1950). Parallels are drawn between Lessing’s work and the literary techniques employed by notable figures such as T. S. Eliot and Robert Browning, emphasizing the intertextual connections and thematic resonances. The critique probes deeply into the symbolism and motifs within Lessing’s narrative, highlighting the significance of objects, language, and silence in the portrayal of the characters, especially Mary Turner. Moreover, the present analysis underscores how the narrative transcends mere storytelling and functions as a commentary on social structures and power dynamics prevalent during the time of the story’s setting.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
