Primo Levi

Primo Levi (July 31, 1919 - April 11, 1987) was an Italian chemist and author of memoirs, short stories, poems, and novels. He is best known for his work on the Holocaust, and in particular his account of the year he spent as a prisoner in Auschwitz.

Related Topics:
July 31 - 1919 - April 11 - 1987 - Italian - The Holocaust - Auschwitz

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If This is a Man (aka Survival in Auschwitz), Levi's book about his experiences in Auschwitz, has been described as one of the most important works of the 20th century.

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