Statements (392)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Billie_Holiday
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:theatre gptkb:1935 gptkb:1942 gptkb:1959 gptkb:Porgy_(1950_film) gptkb:Porgy_(2019_film) gptkb:1976 gptkb:2011 gptkb:2019 gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess gptkb:opera gptkb:Porgy_(1959) gptkb:Porgy_(2019) gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess_(1976) gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess_(2011) gptkb:film 1953 Porgy and Bess (opera) Porgy and Bess (1935) Porgy and Bess (1953) Porgy and Bess (musical) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:Dorothy_Heyward gptkb:theatre 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 Musical theatre musical by George Gershwin play by Du Bose Heyward Novel by Du Bose Heyward opera Porgy and Bess |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Monarch
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| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:George_Gershwin
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| gptkbp:associated_act |
2
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb: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:television_series
gptkb:1952 gptkb:1976 gptkb:2012 |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Clara
gptkb:Jake gptkb:Lily gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Sportin'_Life gptkb:Serena gptkb:Women_of_Catfish_Row Fishermen Old Man Mariah Aunt Clara |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy gptkb:Monarch 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:drug social issues poverty Societal pressures man vs self man vs society Bess's addiction issues Porgy's struggle for Bess |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Songs
gptkb:poet |
| 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:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
gptkb:significant performed worldwide Southern literature 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
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| 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:mythological_figure
Superstitions African American characters |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Sportin'_Life |
| gptkbp:filmography |
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:Author gptkb:High_School gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Sportin'_Life
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
gptkb:Great_Migration 1920s America |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Porgy
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:orchestra
gptkb: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:orchestra
gptkb:architect gptkb:Southern_Gothic gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance gptkb:church gptkb:Spirituals African American culture blues Southern culture blues music spirituals Gullah culture |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Gullah culture
real-life experiences |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb: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:philosopher
gptkb:political_movement gptkb:fictional_character gptkb:earthquake gptkb:opera gptkb:fish 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_associated_with |
African American culture
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| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
Societal norms
Personal struggles |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
Literary analysis
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:opera
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
Jazz and blues music
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Community_events
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
His strength and kindness
|
| gptkbp:is_often_served_with |
gptkb:Bess
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
Classic novel
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
Theater productions
|
| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
Community members
|
| 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:lives_in |
gptkb:Catfish_Row
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| gptkbp:lyricist |
Songs from the opera
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:motif |
hope
suffering redemption |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:Realism
Naturalism naturalism realism Third-person |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Clara gptkb:Jake gptkb:Lily gptkb:Porgy gptkb:The_Police_Officer gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Sportin'_Life gptkb:The_Undertaker gptkb:Serena 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: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:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
320
approximately 300 |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Gullah culture
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:theatre gptkb:theater_festivals community theaters opera companies |
| gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:the_storm
the wedding the funeral Bess's addiction Bess's redemption Crown's violence Porgy's disability the return of Crown Struggles of Porgy and Bess |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:David_Alan_Grier
gptkb:Dr._Paul_Robeson gptkb:Film_adaptations Stage performances African American life |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:The_Weary_Blues
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Alvin_Theatre
gptkb:The_Alvin_Theatre Library Theatre |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Charles_Scribner's_Sons
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 Early 20th century |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Catfish_Row
gptkb:Charleston,_South_Carolina gptkb:Catfish_Row,_Charleston Catfish Row, Charleston, South Carolina |
| gptkbp:significance |
Examination of social issues
Exploration of African American identity important work Impact on future literature |
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:festival
gptkb:Hope gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:Despair 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:Community_Center gptkb:species love Struggle redemption struggle poverty |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Porgy
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
Multiple languages
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| gptkbp:vision |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Du_Bose_Heyward
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