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The Golden Notebook follows Anna, a young writer and single mother living in London, as she navigates the challenges of family life while holding membership in the Communist Party. Through diary entries and reflective prose, the novel weaves together her internal struggles with the external pressures of a politically tense era. The book has been hailed as a landmark by the Women’s Movement for its candid exploration of female identity, creativity, and ideological commitment.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Doris Lessing
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