Se questo è un uomo
About this book
This book describes Primo Levi's experiences in the concentration camp at Auschwitz during the Second World War. Levi, then a 25-year-old chemist, spent 10 months in Auschwitz before the camp was liberated by the Red Army. Of the 650 Italian Jews in his shipment, Levi was one of only twenty who left the camp alive. The average life expectancy of a new entry was three months. This truly amazing story offers a revealing glimpse into the realities of the Holocaust and its effects on our world. - Back cover.
Reader Profile
4.5/5 · 23045 readers · 216 pages · ≈ 4 h 00 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Se questo è un uomo?
About ≈ 4 h 00 m — 216 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Se questo è un uomo?
216 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Se questo è un uomo?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Se questo è un uomo in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Se questo è un uomo?
The main characters include Primo Levi (1919-1987), Primo Levi (1853-1917).
Where does Se questo è un uomo take place?
It is set in Oświęcim, Poland, Auschwitz (Poland : Concentration camp) during 20th century.
Who wrote Se questo è un uomo?
Primo Levi.