Goat Alley: A Tragedy of Negro Life by Ernest Howard Culbertson
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"Goat Alley: A Tragedy of Negro Life" by Ernest Howard Culbertson is a drama written in the early 20th century. The play focuses on Lucy Belle Dorsey, a woman struggling to maintain her integrity and dignity amid the harsh realities of life in a Washington slum. It delves into the challenges faced by African Americans in the early 1900s, including poverty, infidelity, and the fight for personal agency and love in an
oppressive environment. The opening of "Goat Alley" introduces us to the dilapidated living conditions of Lucy Belle and her family in Goat Alley. Lucy's conversation with her Aunt Rebecca reveals the tension in her life, particularly regarding her relationships with her partner Sam and the abusive Jeff Bisbee, who looms as a threatening figure in her past. As Lucy navigates her current attempts to secure a future with Sam while grappling with remnants of her troubled past, the harsh realities of her existence are unveiled, setting the stage for a tale of tragedy and resilience in the lives of African Americans. The opening establishes an emotional foundation, showcasing Lucy's plight amidst societal pressures and personal turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Culbertson, Ernest Howard, 1886-1972 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Lewisohn, Ludwig, 1882-1955 |
| LoC No. | 22019565 |
| Title | Goat Alley: A Tragedy of Negro Life |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Cindy Horton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 96.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Subject | African Americans -- Drama |
| Subject | Washington (D.C.) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53530 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 427 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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