The Wrench
The Wrench by Primo Levi, published by Abacus in 1987, is a reissue that spans 171 pages. This work delves into the life of a man known as Faussone, who embodies the essence of a maker, or homo faber, emphasizing the significance of craftsmanship and the human experience. The narrative presents a unique perspective on the act of creation, exploring the relationship between the maker and the things he produces, particularly through the lens of language and words.
Readers will find that The Wrench is more than just a narrative; it serves as a hymn of praise to the toil and humanity of its protagonist. The book invites contemplation on the nature of work and creation, positioning Faussone alongside mythical figures like Hercules and Atlas. Through its exploration of literature and contemporary themes, this edition offers a thoughtful reflection on the role of the maker in society and the intrinsic value of human labor.
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This is not a book for journalists. Civil servants, too, will feel uneasy while reading it, and as for lawyers, they will never sleep again. For it is about a man in his capacity as homo faber, a maker of things with his hands, and what has any of us ever made but words. I say it is ‘about’ the man who makes; truly, it is more a hymn of praise than a description, and not only because the toiler who is the hero of the book is a hero indeed – a figure, in his humanity, simplicity, worthy of inclusion in the catalogue of mythical giants alongside Hercules, Atlas, Gargantua and Orion. He is Faussone, a rigger’ Bernard Levin, THE TIMES
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