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Primo Levi's Universe: A Writer's Journey

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This engaging and erudite work is as much an exploration of the creative urge as it is a literary biography. Sam Magavern examines Primo Levi's quest to synthesize a system by which to make order of his eventful life and give shape to ethical inquiry. Magavern writes his fresh, thoughtful study of Levi so clearly and cogently that this book offers great appeal to an audience beyond Levi-readers or literature scholars. This is one of the best books I've read this year.

Author Sam Magavern's book is enjoyable and thought provoking, offering a glimpse inside the world of writer, scientist, thinker and auschwitz survivor Primo Levi. As a writer's biography it examines both the author and his literary works, tracing the author's development as a man and a writer. It provides interesting insights on the impact and influence of the historical backdrop and other literary works on the writer and man. Primo Levi's Universe has broad appeal for those who enjoy biography and history. Great book!

is what I'm convinced I'll be exhorting when I read this masterpiece. There is no end to Magavern's incite. He remains the sharpest thoughtful man alive. Don't steal this book, buy multiple copies. Now!