Hetherington has extracted the Porgy portions from the Simms novels and set them in a chronological sequence of the events they describe all of the passages depicting or concerning Porgy are given in toto, with the exception of those in , thus enabling the reader to become acquainted with the fabulous Porgy.Originally published in 1966.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.