If This Is a Man

Levi's spare, analytical account of his year in Auschwitz-Monowitz avoids sentimentality to render the Nazi death camp with devastating clarity. Written within months of liberation, it is one of the foundational texts of Holocaust literature—a testament to both the horror and the humanity that persisted within it.

If This Is a Man was written by Primo Levi, from Italy. First published in 1947.

If This Is a Man has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1947.

If This Is a Man is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Holocaust, survival, humanity.

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If This Is a Man is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

If This Is a Man originates from Italy's literary tradition. Explore more books from Italy on our country page.