Primo Levi
Primo Levi was an Italian Jewish chemist, writer, and Holocaust survivor. He was born on July 31, 1919, in Turin, Italy. Levi was arrested as a member of the anti-fascist resistance during World War II, and in 1944 he was deported to Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration camp. His experiences in Auschwitz formed the basis for his memoirs, including his most famous work, 'Survival in Auschwitz' (also known as 'If This Is a Man').
After the war, Levi returned to Turin, where he pursued a career in chemistry and wrote extensively about his experiences during the Holocaust. His writings delve deeply into the human condition under extreme duress, the moral and ethical questions arising from the Holocaust, and the nature of evil. Levi's work is characterized by a deep humanism and a profound sense of ethical responsibility.
Levi continued to write and speak about his experiences during the Holocaust until his death on April 11, 1987. His contributions to literature and human rights have made him an important figure in both fields, and his works remain widely read and respected. His other notable works include 'The Periodic Table', 'The Drowned and the Saved', and 'The Truce'.