The Golem

by I.L. Peretz

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About the author

Isaac Leib Peretz (Polish: Icchok Lejbusz Perec, Hebrew: יצחק־לייבוש פרץ), also sometimes written Yitskhok Leybush Peretz, best known as I. L. Peretz (י"ל פרץ) was born in Poland. He worked as a lawyer before he fully gave himself to writing. His debut was at the age of 27 and he was the first Yiddish author to leave the sjtetl and use the big city, with its poverty, basement houses and factories, as a theme.

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is a golem and how was it told to stop killing the enemies? Who knows about the Golem today and why is it located in Prague? Interesting background story to an absolutely eerie horror motif. Sinister, atmospheric and frightening. Short story, lasting impact. Really recommended.

[Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very quick, very funny.