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DuBose Heyward

- A Charleston Gentleman and the World of Porgy and Bess

About DuBose Heyward

In 1924 DuBose Heyward (1885-1940) was a businessman absorbed in his Charleston heritage. One year later he was the world-famous author of Porgy, the first major southern novel to portray blacks without condescension. In this full-dress biography Heyward is seen for the first time as a southerner who overcame social restrictions to perceive humanity beyond the class and colour lines.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781496813091
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • August 29, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024

Description of DuBose Heyward

In 1924 DuBose Heyward (1885-1940) was a businessman absorbed in his Charleston heritage. One year later he was the world-famous author of Porgy, the first major southern novel to portray blacks without condescension. In this full-dress biography Heyward is seen for the first time as a southerner who overcame social restrictions to perceive humanity beyond the class and colour lines.

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