"Goat Alley: The Tragedy of Negro Life" by Ernest Howard Culbertson is a powerful and impressive book that reveals the complex aspects of African American life in early 20th century society. The author successfully embodies the theme of racial and social inequality through the life stories of the characters living in the poor quarters of the city. He successfully combines realism with lyricism, revealing the depth of feelings and souls of his characters. Readers will definitely immerse themselves in the atmosphere of tragedy and warmth, which are intertwined on the pages of this exciting book."