Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:stage_adaptation Porgy and Bess (opera) Film adaptation (1959) Musical adaptation (Porgy and Bess) |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Du_Bose_Heyward
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Bess's struggles
Porgy's growth Crown's antagonism |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
Bess and Crown Bess and the community Crown and the community Porgy and Crown Porgy and the community |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature
Inspiration for artists Influence on civil rights movement Influence on American theater Representation of African American life Representation in popular culture Influence on jazz music Study in American universities |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Fiction
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Set in the early 20th century
Depicts life in the South Reflects the Jim Crow era |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Porgy (novel)
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:Spirituals gptkb:Gothic_literature African American culture |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_significance |
Exploration of social issues
Impact on American literature Portrayal of marginalized voices |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:Porgy |
| gptkbp:narrative |
Character-driven storytelling
Third-person narration Focus on community dynamics |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:Realism
Emotional depth Symbolic elements Vivid imagery Use of dialect |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I ain't got no home."
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| gptkbp:published |
1925
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Charles_Scribner's_Sons
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Charleston,_South_Carolina
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Bess as a symbol of vulnerability
Porgy as a symbol of resilience The Catfish Row community |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Love
gptkb:race gptkb:community Struggle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Porgy_and_Bess
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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