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Il sistema periodico

Pages
238
Published
1975
Language
English

Synopsis

Primo Levi recounts his experiences during the Holocaust, using the lens of chemistry to explore his life and survival. Each chapter is inspired by a chemical element, offering a unique perspective on his time in concentration camps and his return to civilian life. It's a profound look at humanity through the structure of the periodic table.

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (2)
TraumaViolence

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