Project Gutenberg 2021-08-24 Public domain in the USA. 113 Allen, Hervey 1889 1949 Du Bose Heyward: A Critical and Biographical Sketch Al Haines "Du Bose Heyward: A Critical and Biographical Sketch" by Hervey Allen is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This book provides an in-depth look into the life and works of Du Bose Heyward, emphasizing his contributions to American literature, particularly in relation to the portrayal of African American life. It examines the literary landscape of the time, highlighting the significance of Heyward's work within the context of Southern culture and the evolving narrative of the American experience. The book primarily delves into Heyward’s most notable novel, "Porgy," which depicts the life of a disabled African American beggar in Charleston, South Carolina. Allen argues that "Porgy" offers a genuine and artistic representation of the African American experience, free from the common prejudices and patronizing narratives of the period. Through detailed analysis, the author reveals how Heyward's intimate understanding of Southern life and its complexities allows him to portray his characters with authenticity and depth. Furthermore, Allen illustrates the broader implications of Heyward's work in capturing regional differences and the human condition, positioning him as a significant figure in the literary movements of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography Charleston (S.C.) -- Biography Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940 PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 43132 2025-06-26T07:39:19.937078 text/html 19182 2024-10-18T15:42:21 text/html 237993 2025-06-26T07:39:21.577107 application/epub+zip 236736 2025-06-26T07:39:20.333101 application/epub+zip 82382 2025-06-26T07:39:20.124082 application/epub+zip 264608 2025-06-26T07:39:22.675085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257774 2025-06-26T07:39:21.361101 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103619 2022-09-29T18:27:41.144115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35298 2025-06-26T07:39:19.836072 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15457 2024-10-18T15:42:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16881 2025-06-26T07:39:22.791064 application/rdf+xml 14704 2025-06-26T07:39:20.187088 image/jpeg 2604 2025-06-26T07:39:20.155080 image/jpeg 201126 2025-06-26T07:39:19.946091 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia