LEVI, PRIMO — (1919–1987), Italian author. Levi was born in Turin and trained as a chemist, receiving his degree from the University of Turin three years after Mussolini had barred Jews from higher education. Although he had a bar mitzvah he was far from his… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Levi, Primo — born July 31, 1919, Turin, Italy died April 11, 1987, Turin Italian writer and chemist. Two years after obtaining a degree in chemistry, Levi, who was Jewish, was captured by the Nazis and sent to Auschwitz as a slave labourer. His… … Universalium
Levi, Primo — (1919–1987) A Jewish Italian from Turin who initially specialized in chemistry, Levi’s documentary novel, Se questo e un uomo (translated as If This Is a Man, 1947), is regarded as one of the classics of holocaust literatureand has been one of … Historical Dictionary of modern Italy
Levi, Primo — (1919–87) Italian scientist and writer. Levi was educated at the University of Turin and was subsequently employed as a chemist. He was arrested in 1943 and sent to Auschwitz where his scientific qualifications enabled him to survive. After… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Levi, Primo — (1919 87) Italian author. He was born in Turin, and trained as a chemist. His works, many of which describe his experiences in Auschwitz, include // this Is a Man and The Truce … Dictionary of Jewish Biography
Levi, Primo — (Torino 1919 1987) scrittore; poeta … Dizionario biografico elementare del Novecento letterario italiano
Primo Lévi — Primo Levi Pour les articles homonymes, voir Levi. Primo Levi, né le 31 juillet 1919 à Turin et mort le 11 avril 1987 à Turin, est l un des plus célèbres survivants de la Shoah. Juif italien de naissance, chimiste de profession et de vocation, il … Wikipédia en Français
LEVI (P.) — LEVI PRIMO (1919 1987) Voix singulière dans la littérature italienne que celle de Primo Levi, né à Turin en 1919, où il soutiendra brillamment en 1941 sa thèse en chimie. Cette voix se fait entendre pour la première fois en 1947, quand un petit… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Levi (surname) — Levi is a surname, and may refer to:* Yehuda Halevi * Alexander Levi * Barrington Levy * Beppo Levi, Italian mathematician * Bernard Levy * Carlo Levi * Charles Levi (a.k.a. Levi Levi) of the bands My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult and Pigface *… … Wikipedia
Levi — Levi, Carlo * * * (as used in expressions) Bowen, Norman L(evi) Heller, Yom Tov (Lipmann ben Nathan Ha Levi) Levi Strauss & Co. Levi, Primo … Enciclopedia Universal
