DuBose Heyward (August 31,1885--June 16,1940) is best-known as the author of the 1924 novel "Porgy", which became the foundation of George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess".
DuBose Heyward (August 31,1885--June 16,1940) is best-known as the author of the 1924 novel "Porgy". With his wife Dorothy, he was also co-author of the non-musical play adapted from the novel, which became the foundation of George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess".