What is a well-known, good work of literature that deals with men who abuse their family?

Carol: What is a well-known, good work of literature that deals with men who abuse their family?
What is a well-known, good work of literature that deals with men who abuse their family?

Like a man that beats his wife and/or kids?
I think when a household is like that, it is very, very sad. But I haven’t read any works of literature that deals with that kind of theme.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Tagg R
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet.

Answer by rialisi
There’s a very famous New Zealand book called “The Bone People” by Keri Hulme which won the Booker Prize. It’ll have everything you’re looking for. The sad part of it is at the end you don’t really hate any of the characters because of the deep understanding that she gives you. It’s a must read!

Answer by me
“a child called it” Dave Pelzer

TRUE STORY OF THE AUTHERS LIFE….VERY SAD

Answer by Maryn Bittner
The Color Purple, which is an excellent read (and may well be required reading later in your education–but you’ll already have read it!) deals with a woman’s life during and following abuse at the hands of multiple men.