The Periodic Table by Primo Levi
"The Periodic Table" is a collection of short stories that use elements of the periodic table as metaphors to explore the author's experiences as a Jewish-Italian chemist before, during, and after World War II. Each chapter is named after a chemical element, reflecting its significant role in the story. The work provides deep insights into the human condition and the power of science, while also serving as a poignant memoir of survival during the Holocaust.
The 1185th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 233
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Italian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 1st on Best Science Book Ever (the Royal Institution of Great Britain)
- 89th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)