The Golem
Gustav Meyrink
"The Golem" by Gustav Meyrink is a mesmerizing novel that blends Gothic elements with mysticism, set in the mysterious backdrop of Prague's Jewish ghetto at the beginning of the 20th century.
The main protagonist, Athanasius Pernath, a gem engraver, receives a mysterious book for restoration one day. This event becomes the catalyst for a series of extraordinary occurrences that force him to confront his own demons and the enigma of his identity. As the story unfolds, reality intertwines with dreams, present with past, and mystical Jewish legends become entangled with the dark reality of Prague's ghetto.
At the heart of the narrative lies the legend of the Golem - an artificial man created from clay by a medieval rabbi, who according to urban legends returns to Prague's streets every 33 years. However, in Meyrink's novel, the Golem becomes more than just a folkloric figure - it transforms into a symbol of the deeply rooted fears and desires of the ghetto's inhabitants.
Duration - 8h 32m.
Author - Gustav Meyrink.
Narrator - Arthur Lane.
Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1914 Gustav Meyrink ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"The Golem" by Gustav Meyrink is a mesmerizing novel that blends Gothic elements with mysticism, set in the mysterious backdrop of Prague's Jewish ghetto at the beginning of the 20th century. The main protagonist, Athanasius Pernath, a gem engraver, receives a mysterious book for restoration one day. This event becomes the catalyst for a series of extraordinary occurrences that force him to confront his own demons and the enigma of his identity. As the story unfolds, reality intertwines with dreams, present with past, and mystical Jewish legends become entangled with the dark reality of Prague's ghetto. At the heart of the narrative lies the legend of the Golem - an artificial man created from clay by a medieval rabbi, who according to urban legends returns to Prague's streets every 33 years. However, in Meyrink's novel, the Golem becomes more than just a folkloric figure - it transforms into a symbol of the deeply rooted fears and desires of the ghetto's inhabitants. Duration - 8h 32m. Author - Gustav Meyrink. Narrator - Arthur Lane. Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025. Copyright - © 1914 Gustav Meyrink ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
Chapter I - Sleep
Duration:00:05:28
Chapter II - Day
Duration:00:15:41
Chapter IV - Prague
Duration:00:25:31
Chapter V - Punch
Duration:00:31:07
Chapter VI - Night
Duration:00:25:39
Chapter VII - Awake
Duration:00:16:35
Chapter VIII - Snow
Duration:00:20:00
Chapter IX - Ghosts
Duration:00:32:54
Chapter X - Light
Duration:00:15:29
Chapter XI - Distress
Duration:00:52:57
Chapter XII - Fear
Duration:00:15:19
Chapter XIII - Urge
Duration:00:23:16
Chapter XIV - Woman
Duration:00:54:26
Chapter XV - Trickery
Duration:00:32:39
Chapter XVI - Torment
Duration:00:21:41
Chapter XVII - May
Duration:00:30:58
Chapter XVIII - Moonlight
Duration:00:41:15
Chapter XIX - Free
Duration:00:19:02
Chapter XX - End
Duration:00:19:14
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:12