Publisher's Synopsis
The Woman Beater by Israel Zangwill is a novel that delves into the psyche of a man who is abusive towards women. The story follows the life of a man named Simon Wolf, who is both charming and abusive towards the women in his life. Simon is a successful artist who has a reputation for being a ladies' man, but behind closed doors, he is a violent and controlling partner. The novel explores the reasons behind Simon's behavior, including his troubled childhood and the toxic masculinity that he has internalized. The story also follows the experiences of the women in Simon's life, including his ex-wife, his current girlfriend, and his daughter. The novel is a powerful exploration of the impact of domestic violence on both the victims and the abusers. It is a thought-provoking and insightful read that offers a nuanced look at a complex issue.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.
