Publisher's Synopsis
The Woman Beater is a novel written by Israel Zangwill, which explores the theme of domestic violence. The story follows the life of a man named David Brandon, who is a successful businessman but also a woman beater. He is married to a woman named Edith, who is the victim of his abusive behavior. Despite her love for him, Edith decides to leave David and seek refuge with her sister. However, David is determined to win her back and resorts to stalking and threatening her.The novel also portrays the societal attitudes towards domestic violence during the early 20th century when it was considered a private matter and not a criminal offense. The Woman Beater highlights the psychological impact of domestic violence on the victim and the difficulty of breaking away from an abusive relationship. The book is a powerful commentary on the issue of domestic violence and the need for society to take a stand against it.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Grey Wig Or Stories and Novelettes, by Israel Zangwill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162672.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
