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portada Der Golem (in German)
Type
Physical Book
Language
German
Pages
376
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
23.4x15.6x2.2 cm
ISBN13
9781024944464

Der Golem (in German)

Gustav Meyrink (Author) · Hutson Street Press · Hardcover

Der Golem (in German) - Gustav Meyrink

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Synopsis "Der Golem (in German)"

Gustav Meyrink's "Der Golem" is a classic of German Expressionist literature. Set in the Jewish ghetto of Prague, the novel weaves a tale of mysticism, legend, and the supernatural. At the center of the story is the Golem, a creature of Jewish folklore, brought to life through ancient Kabbalistic rituals. The narrative explores themes of identity, creation, and the hidden forces that shape reality. Hugo Steiner-Prag's illustrations enhance the story's atmosphere, contributing to the novel's enduring appeal as a work of dark fantasy and social commentary, reflecting the anxieties and spiritual quests of early 20th-century Europe. "Der Golem" remains a seminal work, blending elements of horror, fantasy, and philosophical inquiry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Gustav Meyrink
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Gustav Meyrink (Viena, 1868–Starnberg, 1932) fue un escritor, traductor y dramaturgo austríaco, considerado una de las figuras fundamentales de la literatura fantástica y esotérica en lengua alemana. Antes de dedicarse plenamente a la literatura trabajó como banquero en Praga, ciudad que marcaría profundamente su imaginario. Una acusación de fraude y su breve encarcelamiento pusieron fin a su carrera financiera y contribuyeron a su posterior dedicación a la escritura. Fascinado por la cábala, el ocultismo, el budismo y otras tradiciones místicas, incorporó estos intereses a una obra caracterizada por lo onírico, lo grotesco y lo inquietante. Entre sus novelas destacan El rostro verde, La noche de Walpurgis y El ángel de la ventana de Occidente.

El Golem, publicada en 1915 después de aparecer por entregas entre 1913 y 1914, es su obra más célebre y uno de los clásicos de la literatura fantástica del siglo XX. Ambientada en el antiguo gueto de Praga, la novela parte de la legendaria criatura de arcilla asociada al rabino Loew, pero Meyrink transforma la leyenda en una experiencia mucho más extraña y psicológica. El protagonista, Athanasius Pernath, vive una sucesión de sueños, recuerdos fragmentarios, encuentros misteriosos y acontecimientos que desafían la frontera entre realidad y pesadilla. El Golem funciona así menos como un simple monstruo que como una representación de las fuerzas ocultas del inconsciente y de la identidad humana. La novela tuvo un enorme éxito y llegó a influir en la posterior literatura fantástica y de terror.
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