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.

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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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July 31: July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining, as the final day of July....

1919: 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar)....

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Levi Lavallee

Felix Josef Mottl Austrian Composer and Conductor with Colleagues Richter and Levi