DuBose Heyward

PORGY by DuBose Heyward: "Porgy" is a groundbreaking novel by DuBose Heyward that presents a sympathetic portrayal of African American life in the early 20th century. It follows the story of Porgy, a disabled beggar in Charleston, South Carolina, and his love for Bess, a woman struggling with her past. Heyward's vivid characterization and poignant narrative have cemented "Porgy" as a significant work in American literature.