heyward

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname: "Heyward" is primarily recognized as an American surname.
    • DuBose Heyward (1885–1940): Specifically, it most commonly refers to Edwin DuBose Heyward, a United States writer known for his novel and play Porgy, which became the foundation for the opera Porgy and Bess.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • DuBose Heyward collaborated with George Gershwin on the opera "Porgy and Bess."
    • The novel "Porgy" by Heyward offered a depiction of African American life in Charleston.
Advanced Usage
  • "Heyward's work": Refers to the literary and dramatic output of DuBose Heyward.
    • Heyward's work is studied for its cultural and historical significance in American literature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heywardian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of DuBose Heyward or his works.
    • The play had a distinctly Heywardian atmosphere.
Synonyms
  • Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
  • Novelist: A writer of novels.
  • Playwright: A person who writes plays.
Related Phrases
  • "Porgy and Bess": The famous opera by George Gershwin, with a libretto co-written by DuBose Heyward.
    • "Summertime" is an aria from "Porgy and Bess," based on Heyward's writing.
Related Idioms
Noun
  1. United States writer (1885-1940)

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