Primo Levi

Birth: 1918-07-31 , Turim

Death: 1987-04-11 , Turim

Primo Levi was an Italian writer, chemist, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his detailed account of his experience in Auschwitz, "Is This a Man".

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1967

Premio Bagutta

Italian literary prize founded in 1927, known for its connection to the world of art and culture, with a jury composed of artists and intellectuals. It distinguishes works of fiction and essays.

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