Lessing, Doris: 1919 - 2013
The Grass Is Singing, 1950 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Difficult
- Psychological Depth – Much of the meaning is implied, not stated directly.
Colonial and Social Themes – Unfamiliar context can slow understanding (e.g. Colonial Rhodesia setting; master–servant relationships; farm life and isolation).
Formal, mid-20th-century English – longer sentences and less modern phrasing.
- Psychological Depth – Much of the meaning is implied, not stated directly.
- While the vocabulary isn’t extremely advanced, understanding the ideas and tone requires careful reading.