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Read by: Denise Ray
Book Coordinator: Denise Ray
Meta Coordinator: DaveC
Proof Listener: DaveC
Artwork
Cover: Design inspired by 1925 first edition. Illustration by Theodore Nadejen from Part 1 of ‘Porgy’ (1925)
Inset: Cover of the first edition, 1925
Inset: DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, 1929, Florence Vandamm, photographer..
Track | Title / Length | |
1 | 01 - Introduction | 01:10 |
2 | 02 - Part 1 | 40:29 |
3 | 03 - Part 2 | 34:32 |
4 | 04 - Part 3 | 53:02 |
5 | 05 - Part 4 | 25:19 |
6 | 06 - Part 5 | 36:26 |
7 | 07 - Part 6 | 43:07 |
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“Porgy” is a novel written by DuBose Heyward and published in 1926. It tells the story of Porgy, a disabled African American man living in the fictional community of Catfish Row in Charleston, South Carolina. Despite his physical limitations, Porgy is a proud and independent individual who is deeply loved by those around him. He falls in love with a beautiful and troubled woman named Bess, who is trapped in a destructive relationship with a drug dealer named Crown. As their love affair unfolds, Porgy and Bess are drawn into a dangerous web of violence and betrayal that threatens to tear them apart. Along the way, they must also contend with the prejudices of the larger society around them, which views them as lesser individuals because of their race and social status. Through it all, Porgy’s indomitable spirit and determination help him to overcome the many obstacles in his path and ultimately triumph over adversity.
The novel was widely praised for its portrayal of the African American experience and for its vivid descriptions of the culture and lifestyle of Charleston’s Gullah community. It was later adapted into a play and an opera, both of which were also successful. Overall, Porgy is a novel that delves into the complexities of the human condition, in particular the black community, it’s a story of love, struggle, and triumph over adversity.
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Item Info | |
EAN - DVD case | 0674012595412 |
EAN - CD jacket | 0602581788331 |
Media | MP3 CD |
Package | DVD case, CD jacket, CD security sleeve, download zip file |
Author | DuBose Heyward (August 31, 1885 – June 16, 1940) |
Year | 1925 |
Recording | |
Read by | D |
Length | 3 hours 54 minutes |
Type of Reading | Solo |
Porgy
- Author: DuBose Heyward
- Product Code: DB-1338
- Availability: In Stock
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