Primo Levi
Italian chemist and Holocaust author
Born
July 31st, 1919
106 years ago
Died
April 11th, 1987
38 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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A chemist and writer, recognized for literary works exploring personal experiences during the Holocaust. Published the memoir 'Survival in Auschwitz,' detailing experiences in the concentration camp, and the book 'The Periodic Table,' which combines chemistry and memoir, reflecting on life through elements. Contributed to literature with essays and fiction, deeply influenced by the events of World War II.
Authored 'Survival in Auschwitz'
Wrote 'The Periodic Table'
Contributed essays reflecting on his experiences
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