dubois heyward
Definition
- Proper noun:
- DuBose Heyward: An American writer, best known for his 1925 novel Porgy, which served as the foundation for the opera Porgy and Bess. He was active during the early 20th century.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The opera Porgy and Bess was adapted from a novel by DuBose Heyward.
- DuBose Heyward's work often depicted life in Charleston, South Carolina.
Advanced Usage
- "Heyward's portrayal": Refers to the specific way DuBose Heyward represented characters or settings in his literary works.
- Heyward's portrayal of the Gullah community has been both praised and critiqued by scholars.
Variants and Related Words
- Heyward, DuBose Heyward, Edwin DuBose Heyward: Full name and common references.
- Edwin DuBose Heyward was born in Charleston in 1885.
Synonyms
- Author, novelist, writer: General terms for a person who writes books, stories, or other literary works.
- He is recognized as a significant American author of the Southern Renaissance.
Related Phrases
- "Heyward's Porgy": Specifically refers to his most famous literary creation.
- Heyward's Porgy is a central figure in American musical theater history.
Noun
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United States writer (1885-1940)
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