"Only the promise of freedom can be really a difficult prison cell, and this is proved by Ralph Ellison's deeply moving and insightful book 'Man on the Edge'. Describing the inner struggles of the main character with the concept of his own place in society, the author reveals a feeling of inner emptiness and alienation. Becoming his world is on the verge of destruction, the hero tries to find meaning in the hopelessness of his existence. The book "Man on the edge" is a dizzying journey into the world of internal crises and the search for one's own identity, which will leave an unforgettable impression on the heart of every reader."