If This Is a Man by Primo Levi
This book is a deeply moving and insightful memoir of a survivor of Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. The author, an Italian Jew, provides a detailed account of his life in the camp, the brutal conditions, the dehumanization, and the struggle for survival. The narrative is a profound exploration of the human spirit, resilience, and the will to live, despite unimaginable horror and suffering. It also raises profound questions about humanity, morality, and the capacity for evil.
The 244th greatest book of all time
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- 8th on The 25 Favorite Books of 100 Francophone Writers (Telerama)
- 57th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 138th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 208th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
- The Hundred Most Influential Books Since The War (WW2) (Central and East European Publishing Project)
- Books That Changed the World: The 50 Most Influential Books in Human History (Book)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Finding Comfort in the Classics (NY Times)