Discover the profound insights of Primo Levi in 'The Last Interview,' an essential addition to any literary collection. This BRAND NEW edition, published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2018, contains 160 pages that delve into Levi's early life through captivating dialogues with his friend and fellow writer, Giovanni Tesio. Initially intended for an authorized biography, this book is now available in English for the first time, offering readers a unique perspective on Levi's thoughts and experiences. The conversations explore Levi's childhood, education during the Fascist era, and his passion for mountaineering, while also touching on his harrowing wartime experiences as a partisan. As Levi discusses his life with remarkable candor, this book becomes a powerful witness to history, shedding light on the personal struggles that shaped him. The intimate narrative appeals to enthusiasts of Holocaust literature and those interested in personal memoirs, making 'The Last Interview' a must-read. Allow up to 6 weeks for free shipping on your order; please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Immerse yourself in the eloquence of a writer who faced unimaginable horrors and emerged with an enduring legacy. This collection not only captures Levi the man but also serves as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit against adversity.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509519552
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160


Description:
At the start of 1987, Primo Levi took part in a remarkable series of conversations about his early life with a friend and fellow writer, Giovanni Tesio. This book is the result of those meetings, originally intended to be the basis for an authorized biography and published here in English for the first time. In a densely packed dialogue, Levi responds to Tesio™s tactful and never too insistent questions with a watchful readiness and candour, breaking through the reserve of his public persona to allow a more intimate self to emerge. Following the thread of memory, he lucidly discusses his family, his childhood, his education during the Fascist period, his adolescent friendships, his reading, his shyness and his passion for mountaineering, and recounts his wartime experience as a partisan and the terrible price it exacted from him and his comrades. Though we glimpse his later life as a writer, the story breaks off just before his deportation to Auschwitz owing to his sudden death. In The Last Interview, Levi the man, the witness, the chemist and the writer all unite to offer us a story which is also a window onto history. These conversations shed new light on Levi™s life and will appeal to the many readers of this most eloquent witness to the horrors of the Holocaust.