02456cam a22003613u 4500 53530 UtSlPG 20260610134232.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22019565 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Culbertson, Ernest Howard, 1886-1972 Goat Alley: A Tragedy of Negro Life Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-14 Produced by David Edwards, Cindy Horton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Original publication data not identified American drama -- 20th century Tragedies (Drama) African Americans -- Drama Washington (D.C.) -- Drama Lewisohn, Ludwig, 1882-1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53530 94364 94364