Audiobooks by 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."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Arthur Lane (Narrator)

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The Golem

"'The Golem,' written by Gustav Meyrink in the early 20th century, is a novel set in the Jewish ghetto of Prague. The story delves into themes of mysticism, identity, and the supernatural, with a particular focus on the character Athanasius Pernath. Pernath becomes entangled in a world influenced by the legend of the Golem—a creature made from clay and brought to life by a rabbi's mystical powers. In the opening of the novel, we are introduced to Pernath, who experiences a restless night filled with haunting thoughts and troubling dreams. His mind intertwines memories and imaginations as he grapples with feelings of unease. He finds himself in a dark courtyard, engaging with enigmatic figures in his life, such as Aaron Wassertrum, a trinket dealer, and the mysterious red-haired Rosina. These characters set the stage for exploring Pernath's psyche and the societal dynamics of the ghetto, hinting at deeper mysteries connected to the Golem legend as he reflects on his past and present existence. Throughout this initial section, the tone blends elements of surrealism and psychological introspection, drawing readers into a richly layered narrative."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), David Harper (Narrator)

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3 Stories About - Cruel Tyrants

"There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.From their pens to your your ears."

Edgar Allan Poe, Gustav Meyrink, W C Morrow (Author), Bill Wallis, Christopher Ragland, David Shaw-Parker (Narrator)

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Gothic Revenge Stories Not by Edgar Allan Poe

"In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.1 - Gothic Revenge Stories Not by Edgar Allan Poe - An Introduction2 - The Music on the Hill by Saki3 - The Romance of Certain Old Clothes by Henry James4 - The Ash Tree by M R James5 - The Squaw by Bram Stoker6 - The Spectre Bridegroom by William Hunt7 - Captain Rogers by W W Jacobs8 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon9 - The Middle Toe of the Right Foot by Ambrose Bierce10 - The Beast With Five Fingers by W F Harvey11 - The Man in the Bottle by Gustav Meyrink12 - The Iron Shroud by William Mudford13 - The Miniature by J Y Ackerman"

Ambrose Bierce, Bram Stoker, Gustav Meyrink, Henry James, J Y Ackerman, M.R. James, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Saki, W F Harvey, W W Jacobs, William Hunt, William Mudford (Author), David Shaw-Parker, Mark Rice-Oxley, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La Muerte Violeta

"El relato que aquí presentamos no dejará indiferente al lector por la gran cantidad de motivos que en ellos concurren. Podríamos calificarlo de bizarro, extraño o grotesco, con un fuerte componente espiritual, con la omnipresencia de motivos orientales, metafísicos y mágicos, además del terror y la narración de atmósferas oscuras y opresivas donde se trata de conducir al lector a la más pura desesperación y el más absoluto desasosiego.Esta historia es, debido al público a quien van dirigidas, un ejemplo de literatura popular, podría decirse que el equivalente europeo al primer pulp americano. El escritor austríaco Gustav Meyrink fue uno de los padres de la literatura fantástica. Lo comprobamos en La muerte violeta, un relato en el que la imaginación pronto se erige protagonista. Gustav Meyrink (Viena, 19 de enero de 1868-Starnberg, 4 de diciembre de 1932) fue un escritor austríaco, conocido sobre todo por su primera novela, El Golem (1915), clásico de la literatura fantástica del siglo xx. La muerte violeta es un relato fantástico del escritor austríaco Gustav Meyrink (1868-1932), publicado en la edición del 20 de mayo de 1902 de la revista Simplicissimus. La muerte violeta, uno de los cuentos de Gustav Meyrink más notables, desarrolla dos de las grandes pasiones personales de este magnífico autor: el esoterismo y el ocultismo, poniendo en evidencia que la eficacia literaria puede ir de la mano del simbolismo y un lenguaje exquisito."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Alfredo Giménez (Narrator)

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[Polish] - Golem

"Jedna z najsłynniejszych i najwybitniejszych powieści fantastycznych naszego stulecia, która postać Golema unieśmiertelniła w literaturze, sztuce i filmie na równi z Frankensteinem i Draculą. W sennym, mistycznym, poetyckim nastroju biegnie historia wycinacza kamei Atanazego Pernata w żydowskim getcie Pragi początków XX wieku. Równolegle przewija się wątek legendarnego Golema, sztucznego człowieka stworzonego przez rabiego ben Loewa za pomocą magicznej formuły zaczerpniętej z Kabały. Doświadczenia Golema w niezwykły sposób przeplatają się z wypadkami życia Atanazego Pernata. Powieść stopniowo rozwija wyjaśnienie metod i celów Kabały i pokazuje, że każda ludzka jednostka jest golemem z gliny, co dzięki odpowiednim studiom nad Kabałą może dostąpić aktu transformacji w istotę o cechach boskich. © 2023 Wydawnictwo Błysk (Audiobook): 9788367739122"

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Artur Ziajkiewicz (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Wachsfigurenkabinett (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Auf der Suche nach einem vor Jahren entführten Kleinkind, betreten drei Männer das Wachsfigurenkabinett des Mohammed Daraschekoh, den sie für den Täter halten. Doch als sie das Kind tatsächlich finden, bietet sich ihnen ein schrecklicher Anblick ... Zusätzlich auf diesem Hörbuch: die Erzählungen 'Der Schrecke, 'Das Gehirn' und 'Die Pflanzen des Dr. Cinderella'. Vier unheimliche Erzählungen des Autors von 'Der Golem'."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Matthias Ponnier (Narrator)

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[Italian] - Volto verde, Il

"Questo romanzo di Gustav Meyrink, scrittore ed esoterista, viene pubblicato nel 1917, subito dopo il grande successo de 'Il Golem', ma in realtà venne scritto in contemporanea al Golem dal 1906 al 1916, e il parallelo tra le due città, Praga e Amsterdam, è molto interessante. Anche questo romanzo, intriso di magia e di mistero, ci porterà in una spirale di suggestioni e riflessioni verso quello che era l'obiettivo dell'autore: la profonda conoscenza di se stessi. In quanto al sentiero da intraprendere, esso può essere religioso o pagano, e la scelta della strada fa parte del nostro libero arbitrio. Cornice musicale: suite per violoncello n.6 di Johann Sebastian Bach."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Silvia Cecchini (Narrator)

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[Italian] - Golem, Il

"La leggenda del golem, ben nota a tutti coloro che sono passati per Praga, ispira questo suggestivo romanzo di Meyrink, romanziere ed esoterista. Questo libro, suo primo romanzo, fu pubblicato nel 1915, ed ebbe un successo straordinario. La magia e la suggestione della città e del ghetto si mischiano alle tematiche occultiste che vennero poi riprese dall’autore nei suoi romanzi successivi, e che furono oggetto dei suoi studi per gran parte della sua vita. Cornice musicale: klezmer, musica tradizionale ebraica."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Silvia Cecchini (Narrator)

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[German] - Izzi Pizzi

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Stefan Kaminski (Narrator)

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[Italian] - Domenicano bianco, Il

"Pubblicato nel 1922, questo libro di Meyrink continua la sua esplorazione del mondo esoterico. La vita di “Cristoforo”, ultimo discendente di una serie di “lampionai” è una serie di passaggi esplorativi del mondo di qua e del mondo di là, finchè i due mondi si fondono. Non mancano concreti avvertimenti sui pericoli dello spiritismo. Musica di Kevin Mac Leod."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Silvia Cecchini (Narrator)

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[Italian] - Angelo della finestra d'occidente, L

"Gustav Meyrink, pseudonimo di Gustav Meyer (1868 –1932), fu uno scrittore ed esoterista austriaco. I suoi romanzi descrivono situazioni e racconti ispirati a storie reali, a cui la sensibilità da occultista dello scrittore aggiunge atmosfere, descrizioni, teorizzazioni decisamente interessanti per gli appassionati del genere. In questo romanzo si tratta della vita di John Dee, occultista realmente esistito ai tempi della regina Elizabetta, più volte tacciato di negromanzia. Il romanzo servirà certamente da monito a tutti coloro che sono tentati di avvicinarsi all’occultismo con eccessiva leggerezza. Ma, letto anche come solo romanzo, è avvincente, e ricchissimo di colpi di scena, fino all’ultima pagina.Cornice musicale: Adrian Willaert: O magnum mysterium."

Gustav Meyrink (Author), Silvia Cecchini (Narrator)

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