Golem

Published in 1915, 'The Golem' by Gustav Meyrink is a modernist novel set in the Jewish Ghetto of Prague. It follows Pernath, a stone cutter with no past, as he navigates a world filled with eccentric characters, including the greedy Wastertrum and the wise Hillel. The story intertwines the legend of the golem, a clay figure brought to life, raising questions about identity and existence. Notable for its dreamlike narrative and exploration of the supernatural, the novel is a significant work in weird fiction.