"The Woman Beater" is a 1903 short story by British author Israel
Zangwill (1864-1926). Zangwill was a leading figure in cultural Zionism
during the 19th century, as well as close friend of father of modern
political Zionism, Theodor Herzl. In later life, he renounced the
seeking of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. A notable portion of
Zangwill's work concentrated on ghetto life and earned him the nickname
"the Dickens of the Ghetto". Highly recommended for lovers of the short
story form and not to be missed by fans of Zangwill's masterful work.
This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete
with an introductory chapter from "English Humourists of To-Day" by J.
A. Hammerton.