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This book, a retelling of the Jewish legend of Golem, was referenced by Saul Friedlander in his memoir, indicating it was a source for the quote about knowledge and memory.
And to add another layer of complexity, Friedlander was actually referencing a book from his childhood, the Austrian novelist Gustav Meyrink's retelling of the Jewish legend of Golem, an animated crea...
— Episode: 24. Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’...
Episode: 24. Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’ve Read?
This book, a retelling of the Jewish legend of Golem, was referenced by Saul Friedlander in his memoir, indicating it was a source for the quote about knowledge and memory.
And to add another layer of complexity, Friedlander was actually referencing a book from his childhood, the Austrian novelist Gustav Meyrink's retelling of the Jewish legend of Golem, an animated creature made out of clay.