The Woman Beater by Israel Zangwill
This novel explores the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations through the story of a man who struggles with his own violent tendencies towards women. The narrative delves into themes of masculinity, morality, and the consequences of unchecked emotions.
By Israel Zangwill · First published 1893 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Psychological Fiction · 6 chapters · 9,836 words
First lines
She came "to meet John Lefolle," but John Lefolle did not know he was to meet Winifred Glamorys. He did not even know he was himself the meeting-point of all the brilliant and beautiful persons, assembled in the publisher's Saturday Salon, for although a youthful minor poet, he was modest and lovable. Perhaps his Oxford tutorship was sobering. At any rate his head remained unturned by his precocious fame, and to meet these other young men and women -- his reverend seniors on the slopes of Parnassus -- gave him more pleasure than the receipt of "royalties. " Not that his publisher afforded him much opportunity of contrasting the two pleasures. The profits of the Muse went to provide this room of old furniture and roses, this beautiful garden a-twinkle with Japanese lanterns, like gorgeous fire-flowers blossoming under the white crescent-moon of early June.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Israel Zangwill
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary, Tragedy
- Length: 9,836 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 168 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The narrative centers on intense emotional and interpersonal conflicts, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations.
- Romance — The plot revolves around romantic entanglements and the complexities of love, including unrequited affection and the pursuit of a forbidden relationship.
- Psychological Fiction — The story delves into the psychological motivations and inner turmoil of the characters, particularly focusing on the protagonist's emotional journey and moral dilemmas.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal norms and the institution of marriage, highlighting issues such as domestic abuse and the constraints placed on women.
Tags
Social Commentary · Realism · Psychological Insight · Marriage · Domestic Violence · Victorian Era · London Setting · Class Conflict · Family Dynamics · Morality · Ethics · Societal Critique