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Introducing a fresh edition of Primo Levi's seminal Holocaust memoir, featuring a foreword by David Baddiel, the mind behind 'Jews Don't Count'. This unassuming chemist, armed with the moral fortitude of a 20th-century titan, methodically recounts the hellish landscape of Nazi Germany. With unwavering clarity and unpretentious prose, Levi renders the incomprehensible comprehensible, crafting what Philip Roth hails as 'one of the greatest human testaments of the era'.
Levi's voice resonates with a remarkable gentleness, devoid of anger or self-pity, as noted by Philippe Sands, who deems the work 'miraculous' in its ability to uncover the humanity in each individual it portrays. The Guardian laments the loss of Levi, praising him as one of Italy's finest writers and among the few Holocaust survivors to recount their experiences with such a measured tone.
The Independent extols the book's raw, unvarnished truth, highlighting its capacity to expand one's understanding in a single sitting. It stands as a testament to the power of literature, leaving an indelible mark on readers and cementing Levi's legacy as a writer of profound importance. This 50th Anniversary Edition of 'If This Is A Man/The Truce' remains an essential read, offering a poignant exploration of survival in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Book ISBN: | 9780349142869 |
Book Author: | David Baddiel |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Abacus |
Book Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Book Dimensions: | 126 x 198 x 31 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-02-09 |
Book Pagination: | 464 pages |
Book Weight: | 364g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’