"On the importance of beatings in social relations and, in particular, in literary history" is a philosophical and literary study written by the French writer Victor Fournel. In the book, the author examines the impact of physical aggression on relationships between people, as well as on the development of literature. Fournel not only highlights the history of the use of physical force in society, but also analyzes the influence of such elements on the formation of the characters of literary heroes and the psychology of writers. Noting the role of conflicts and fights in the creation of literary masterpieces, the author offers the reader a new perspective on the relationship between violence, creativity and society. This book will interest everyone who is interested in the study of literary works, the psychology of the creative process, and the philosophy of violence in society. Victor Fournel's work helps us to look at the role of physical embodiment in our life and art in a new way.