heyward
Definition
- 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.
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Noun
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United States writer (1885-1940)
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