Iron Potassium Nickel
Iron Potassium Nickel by Primo Levi is part of the Pocket Penguins series published by Penguin in 2005. This edition, consisting of 55 pages, presents a selection of stories drawn from Levi’s acclaimed work, The Periodic Table. The narratives focus on his experiences as a chemist during wartime Turin, set against the increasing tide of anti-Semitism, reflecting his background as a highly educated Jewish Italian.
Readers will find that these stories not only delve into Levi’s training in chemistry but also provide insight into the broader context of his life during a tumultuous period in history. The themes of survival and identity are woven throughout, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by individuals in oppressive circumstances. This edition serves as a testament to Levi’s literary contributions and the enduring relevance of his experiences in the realms of biographies and world literature.
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In May 2005 Penguin will publish 70 unique titles to celebrate the company’s 70th birthday. The titles in the Pocket Penguins series are emblematic of the renowned breadth of quality of the Penguin list and will hark back to Penguin founder Allen Lane’s vision of good books for all’. A highly educated Jewish Italian, Primo Levi achieved world-wide fame with his first book, If This is a Man: an objective account of his struggle for survival following imprisonment in Auschwitz in 1943. Taken from his great work The Periodic Table, these stories describe his training as a chemist in wartime Turin against a backdrop of growing anti-Semitism.
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