Statements (404)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess gptkb:theater gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1935
gptkb:1942 gptkb:1959 gptkb:1976 gptkb:2011 gptkb:2019 1953 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:Porgy_(1950_film) gptkb:Porgy_(2019_film) gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:Dorothy_Heyward gptkb:Du_Bose_Heyward gptkb:George_Gershwin gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess gptkb:radio_station gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:opera gptkb:libretto_by_Du_Bose_Heyward gptkb:Ira_Gershwin gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play Musical theatre musical by George Gershwin play by Du Bose Heyward Novel by Du Bose Heyward opera Porgy and Bess |
| gptkbp:adapted_into_musical |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
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| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:crown
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:musical_theatre
African American theater American theater history |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Du_Bose_Heyward
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:based_on |
Porgy by Du Bose Heyward
Du Bose Heyward's novel |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:1952
gptkb:1976 gptkb:2012 gptkb:multiple_times |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Clara
gptkb:Jake gptkb:Lily gptkb:Sportin'_Life gptkb:Serena gptkb:Women_of_Catfish_Row gptkb:crown Fishermen Old Man Mariah Aunt Clara |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy gptkb:crown Complex characters Bess's struggles Crown's downfall Porgy's growth Crown's role Porgy's journey Sportin' Life's influence Bess's redemption arc Porgy's growth throughout the story |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
Bess and Crown Porgy and Crown Porgy and the community |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:jealousy
gptkb:addiction social issues poverty Societal pressures man vs self man vs society Bess's addiction issues Porgy's struggle for Bess |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:poetry
gptkb:Songs |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
mixed mixed reviews well-received Mixed reviews upon release adaptations praised original novel recognized Regarded as a classic today criticized for its portrayal of race praised for its characters |
| gptkbp:criticism |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_aspect |
gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
Southern literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
performed worldwide Influence on American music inspired adaptations Influence on American theater influenced later musicals Representation of African American life Significant in American culture Exploration of race relations depicts life in the African American community subject of academic study explores racial issues significant in American literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Gullah culture
depicts African American life celebrates community explores social issues American theater history celebrates resilience explores themes of poverty represents resilience highlights resilience represents hope influences social movements influences literature influences visual arts represents community addresses racial issues influences blues music influences dance influences film adaptations influences gospel music influences jazz music influences opera represents love and sacrifice represents struggle for dignity represents the African American experience represents the American South |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
A disabled man
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
community bonds
poverty love and loss racial issues African American life struggles of the poor Life in the early 20th century life in the South |
| gptkbp:examines |
Community dynamics
Human relationships |
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:Social_issues
social issues Racial issues personal struggles racial issues |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:folklore
Superstitions African American characters |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy gptkb:Sportin'_Life gptkb:crown |
| gptkbp:features_song |
gptkb:George_Gershwin
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| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Porgy_(1935)
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess_(1959) gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess_(1959_film) gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess_(1942_film) Porgy and Bess (1942) |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1927
|
| gptkbp:first_released |
featured Anne Brown
featured J. Rosamond Johnson featured Ruby Elzy featured Todd Duncan |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
gptkb:Simba Further novels by Du Bose Heyward |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Fiction gptkb:novel gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:Porgy_(1959)
gptkb:Porgy_(2019) gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess_(1976) gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess_(2011) Porgy and Bess (opera) Porgy and Bess (1935) Porgy and Bess (1953) Porgy and Bess (musical) |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:crown
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| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Sportin'_Life
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
gptkb:Great_Migration 1920s America |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Porgy
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:jazz_music
gptkb:musical_theatre gptkb:Langston_Hughes gptkb:Zora_Neale_Hurston gptkb:James_Weldon_Johnson gptkb:American_theater gptkb:American_musical_theater American literature American music Blues music subsequent musicals American opera American jazz standards later works |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Gospel
gptkb:jazz_music gptkb:Southern_Gothic gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance gptkb:Spirituals gptkb:jazz gptkb:Gothic_literature African American culture blues Southern culture blues music spirituals Gullah culture |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Gullah culture
real-life experiences |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:musical_theatre
gptkb:Film_adaptations gptkb:various_adaptations gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess modern adaptations Broadway productions jazz compositions |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Heyward's novel
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| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:culture
gptkb:fictional_character gptkb:protagonist gptkb:opera gptkb:fish gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:tragic_figure Heroic figure Symbol of love Cultural representation Community leader Tragic figure Symbol of struggle Musical character Beloved character Character in storytelling Character in social commentary Representation of resilience Dramatic figure Iconic role Character in musical theater Character in African American folklore Character in American history Character in American literature Character in American opera Character in cultural studies Character in dramatic arts Character in musical performances Character in operatic performances Character in performance art Character in theatrical productions |
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
African American culture
|
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
Societal norms
Personal struggles |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
Literary analysis
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:opera
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
Jazz and blues music
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Community_events
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
His strength and kindness
|
| gptkbp:is_often_enjoyed_with |
gptkb:Bess
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
|
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:Film_adaptations
Stage performances |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
Classic novel
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| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
Theater productions
|
| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
Community members
|
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
Early 20th century
|
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
Hope and resilience
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-684-84329-5
978-1-60354-020-0 978-0-15-602835-0 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
Examination of social issues
Exploration of African American identity important work Impact on future literature |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:Catfish_Row
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy gptkb:crown |
| gptkbp:motif |
hope
suffering redemption |
| gptkbp:narrative |
Third-person
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:Realism
Naturalism naturalism realism |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Clara gptkb:Jake gptkb:Lily gptkb:Porgy gptkb:The_Police_Officer gptkb:Sportin'_Life gptkb:The_Undertaker gptkb:Serena gptkb:crown Mariah Bess's mother Crown's mother |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
The 2019 revival
The 1986 revival The 1976 revival The 2012 revival |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" Bess, you is my woman now"
" I got plenty o' nothin'" " I got plenty o' nuttin'" " It ain't necessarily so" |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:Summertime
gptkb:Bess,_You_Is_My_Woman_Now gptkb:I_Got_Plenty_o'_Nuttin' It Ain't Necessarily So |
| gptkbp:notable_songs |
gptkb:Summertime
gptkb:A_Woman_Is_a_Sometime_Thing gptkb:Bess,_You_Is_My_Woman_Now gptkb:I_Got_Plenty_o'_Nuttin' It Ain't Necessarily So There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York Oh, I Can't Sit Down My Man's Gone Now |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
2
|
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
approximately 300 |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Gullah culture
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Broadway
community theaters opera companies |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:theater |
| gptkbp:plot |
Struggles of Porgy and Bess
|
| gptkbp:plot_point |
gptkb:the_storm
the wedding the funeral Bess's addiction Bess's redemption Crown's violence Porgy's disability the return of Crown |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:David_Alan_Grier
gptkb:Dr._Paul_Robeson |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
African American life
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:The_Weary_Blues
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Alvin_Theatre
gptkb:The_Alvin_Theatre Library Theatre |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Charles_Scribner's_Sons
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
1925
1926 book form |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Charles_Scribner's_Sons
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Catfish_Row
gptkb:Charleston,_South_Carolina gptkb:Catfish_Row,_Charleston |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Catfish_Row
gptkb:Charleston,_South_Carolina gptkb:Catfish_Row,_Charleston Catfish Row, Charleston, South Carolina |
| gptkbp:sings |
Songs from the opera
|
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Hope
gptkb:Despair gptkb:dreams gptkb:community fishing the community the water the catfish Bess as a representation of struggle Catfish Row as a microcosm Porgy as a tragic hero |
| gptkbp:theme |
love
struggle |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Love
gptkb:race gptkb:community love Struggle redemption struggle poverty |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Porgy
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
Multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:vision |
gptkb:True
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Du_Bose_Heyward
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Billie_Holiday
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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