The American soprano opera singer Abbie Mitchell was first to record the aria from George Gerhswin's musical, which is based on which novel?
Abbie Mitchell: Abriea "Abbie" Mitchell Cook (25 September 1884 – 16 March 1960), also billed as Abbey Mitchell, was an American soprano opera singer who sang the role of "Clara" in the premier production of George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" in 1935, and was also the first to record "Summertime" from that musical. Summertime (George Gershwin song):  The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel "Porgy" on which the opera was based, although the song is also co-credited to Ira Gershwin by ASCAP.
Porgy