Primo Levi: Chemist, Writer, Auschwitz Survivor
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- War is always.
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Source/Further reading:
Good biographical article: www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
Extended interview with Primo Levi: books.google.co.uk/books?id=m...
Primo Levi as a Resistance fighter: www.avvenire.it/agora/pagine/...
Primo Levi’s The Periodic Table:
/ 427282.the_periodic_table www.nature.com/articles/d4158...
Primo Levi’s Survival in Auschwitz (If This is A Man): books.google.co.uk/books?id=6... www.scribd.com/book/307072730
Alberto Dalla Volta: www.storiaxxisecolo.it/avaglia...
Medical report on Auschwitz: www.scribd.com/book/290900579
Primo Levi’s The Reawakening (The Truce): books.google.co.uk/books?id=1...
www.wuz.it/riassunto-libri/88... www.theguardian.com/film/2006...
Hety and Primo: www.theguardian.com/books/200...
Overview of Levi’s Works: bim.comune.imola.bo.it/content...
Carole Anger and Ian Thompson:
www.lindiceonline.com/special...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...
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Last days of Primo Levi: www.lastampa.it/cultura/2016/...
Little does Simon know he's helping me become a college history major
A warning from someone who has been down that road: you’ll never look at the world the same way again. You will be forced to stand around watching people make old mistakes, repeat storybook narratives, and cherry pick facts devoid of context. And if you’re a particularly sharp observer, you’ll develop a pervasive doubt about whether your own version of the past has more to do with the world as it really was, or just the world as you wish it had been.
Primo Levi is one of my favorite writers, period. 'If This Is A Man' is his 1947 classic.
This is so important for us italians, not only the fascists being remembered for the WW2 period but also one of the many great men and heroes that opposed to fascism. Thank you.
I944 the man who invented fascism, Giovanni Gentile went to court to argue that Anti-Fascists should be released and be allowed to express their opposition to fascism. On the way back from court he was attacked and murdered by Anti-Fascists.
You can't judge that time from our perspective.
At that time capitalism had failed, The Great Depression of the 20's, the other option communism led to over 20 million people being killed in Russia. They invented the third option which was Fascism.
@@truth5705 Just another lousy attempt at historical revisionism. Fascisms was a disaster back them as it is not.
@@truth5705 it is shown to have failed again, the fascists are trying for a resurgence, the people are trying to halt them, and connivers trying to take advantage of the situation. We truly live in interesting times.
Happy New Year All
Giovanni Gentile had chosen to collaborate with the fucking nasty socalled social republic in that times. A puppet state which had the ONLY purpose to support the nazi occupation and repress (kill and torture in the most brutal ways) the ones that had chosen to fight against It, without any support at least at the beginning, After 3 years of starvating wartime and 20 years without no other reality than fascism.
@@truth5705 and he DIDN'T invented fascism. Fascism: 1919, fascist Gentile: 1922. But Yeah, he didn't used to agree with some excess of violence during the "republic", which was nonsense since that regime was soaked in pointless violence, cause of frustration and sense of false Revenge. Gentile was a twisted idiot,
I had heard of this man, but I didn't really know what a fabulous human being he was.
i would like to present you with a brass award by the UA-cam employees, CHEERS
You’re not wrong!!!! Simon whistler is one of the greatest minds of our generation but your comment says was, past tense. I’ll forgive it for the general positive vibe though. 👍🏿🤣
@@slayingroosters4355 She clearly meant Primo Levi.
"Never Forget. Forever Remember. War is Always."
I agree, this generation is dying out and we need to preserve their memories. My mother-in-law was one of the fortunate ones who survived the camp as well
@@ladymopar2024 My grandmother is also a survivor, she said she met the infamous Hans Landa in Treblinka
@@truth5705 wow that's incredible, I hope it never happens again.
@@ladymopar2024 She was clearly stronger than even she knew.
@@CuteDwarf11 how true! So much respect 😘
“A country is considered the more civilized the more wisdom and efficiency of its law hinder a weak man from becoming too weak and a powerful one too powerful”
Primo Levi
That is a beautiful quote. Thanks.
@@AmberWool your welcome
One of my literary and historical heroes. Thank you for this video.
I'd really like to see a Biographics video about Genrikh Yagoda or Lazar Kaganovich, Idel Jakobson or Salomon Morel or Józef Różański or Anatol Fejgin or Stefan Michnik.
I wonder why he hasn't, maybe he's afraid to draw attention to their ethnic backgrounds and the horrible crimes they commited.
Some scholars estimate Yagoda could have killed as much as 20 million people.
@@truth5705 As much I have not heard anything about these people you're talking about. However, he's done videos about Barry Seal, Hans Münch and certain he has talked about Adolf Hitler (that name made me feel uncomfortable). There's a lot of people to talk about, not just those from 19th, 18th centuries and so forth. Maybe you could write to Biographics and mention these names, at least you'll be trying.
@@truth5705 lol, my comments seem to disappear. I would like you to meet one of the family who you are trying to offend. You wouldnt last a second. What is your ethnic background? Im curious.
@@mattnewhouse1781 hello
@@mattnewhouse1781 What I said is true, there is no lies there. I know it's frustrating that we can't talk freely, talking is the key, if you can trust the other person is talking honestly and in good faith
The Periodic Table is a mind blowing masterpiece. Several other Piemontese writers are worth as much as PL
It surprised me how much this made me appreciate the freedom and comfort my family enjoys.
Been waiting on a Primo Levi video since I first started watching Biographics. An amazing man with a fascinating life and the most beautiful writing style
Simon, a sensitive and comprehensive treatment of a complex man. I am impressed.
Primo Levi´s writing is really one of a kind. Never read anything like "The periodic table" andi doubt i ever will again. Which is both a good and a sad thing.
In my opinon it is a work of the very essence of man, and a book everyone should read. Without exception. It is the most dire description of the human condition.
One can´t help but love it. One can´t help but fear it.
Thank you Simon, Primo Levi was an exceptional writer who calls on all of us to face the fact of humanity's darkness and it's ability to do terrible things to their brothers and sisters; a great human being and a sad loss to the world.
I'm so glad you got around to doing a video on Primo! He's one of the true pillars and heroes of the Italian fight against fascism and nazism through thought and literature. One of those writers that all we Italians must read in school at least once in our life. Thank you!
I will second someone else’s suggestion that you cover Elie Wiesel. 🙂
Wow! That was very moving. I have never heard of this man before but I think I'll peek into one of his books now. as long as there are men there will be War and human atrocities.
Many thanks Simon. Your biographies of Viktor Frankl and Primo Levi were tasteful, respectful, informative and above all inspiring.
Hi, Simon! Can you make a video about King Boris III and the saving of the 48 000 Bulgarian jews in WWII? Unfortunately, it's not a well known story outside Bulgaria.
Denmark were similiar there.
Thank you, Simon and team. I've really enjoyed watching these channels. Helped me cope with dark times.
This is my favorite episode. I would really like to see more like it, incredible stories about ordinary people whom don’t always get the spotlight. Well done all!
wow. what a man. ive watched many biographics that have just had me gripped. but this one just left my jaw hanging in complete awe.
Thank you for this. It amazes me that people who survived the camps were able togo on and have amazing lives. What strength.
Thank you. Amongst all of the really fine quality content you/your team(s) produce this episode is quite moving.
This was a wonderfully done episode. Thank you, Simon. I wish you and your family well in the New Year.
First time I've heard about him and what a guy. Very inspirational story and even after the war sticking to his beliefs and dealing with depression. I am getting his Periodic Table book right now.
I'd read Drowned and Saved, but had no idea just how incredible this man's life was, nor how prolific his writing. Thank you, as always, for an incredible biography :)
Thank you so much for this video. It was really much needed.
Simon this was remarkably well done. Thank you
Beautiful story from start to end. Thank you for sharing
Thank YOU . that was one of the most moving accounts that i have ever seen. Quietly understated and totally sincere (and you discretely avoided asking us to hit the 'like' button) you are an amazing presenter. Thank You. n
Perfect closure for this year. Forever remember, caro Primo.
This needs more views, it's a good story.
One of the best, if not the best, biographics I've watched so far. Well done team, very poignant and relevant.
Fantastic as always
Excellent last paragraph
Keep up the good work
Excellent idea for a bio. Thank you so much for this.
Thank you for covering this
Simon and crew sent out 2020 in their customary fashion with knowledge, humor and reason. Thanks to all of you!
Simon: uploads
Everyone: stops what they're doing instantly
LOL Yeah!
Facts.
The ending of this video hit me good. I feel like it hit Simon good too because usually he says “so I’m not gonna ask whether you enjoyed this video....” but he didn’t this time.
Thank you for this video. I knew the name Primo Levi, but had no context or knowledge of who he was. Now that I do, you can bet I'll be adding him to my library.
Happy new year to you thank you for this part of history.
Thank you team BioGraphics! The world, Humanity, desperately needs this message! 🖖
I gave this one thumbs up because it’s a story that needs to be told. What strong man.
A superbly worded and delivered episode, top marks Simon. What about having a look at a Victor Klemperer?
That was a hard one to watch. So many untold and often forgotten stories from the camps are now being brought to life by you and other like you 👍
Simon! Happy new year! Do one on Simone Segouin please, you will love her story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for this, just ordered a couple of new books to read.
Thank you and Happy New Year to all 🦚
Thx. Happy New Year
I've read Primo Levi's works in Italian and English. The Italian version is my favorite. Plus, the fact that one of our Professor of Italian Literature looked like a beefed up version of the author was hilarious to us. We'd call him professor primo beef.😂😂😂
This is probably the best biographics video do far...
Thank you for this video
A very accurate account of a great human being
Thank you very much for this one
I've never heard of this guy thank you, thanks for the links to further reading cuz he sounds like a very interesting guy and I want to read more about him.
Not only that, READ Primo Levi. He wrote several great books. I recommend 1) If This is a Man, 2) The Truce, and later 3) The Periodic Table.
@@Anthony-hu3rj thank you sir
that list at the end made me cry
Brilliant video ever!
Been waiting for this one. Primo Levi is one of the most authoritative figures of the 20th Century
Simon you nailed thes one, a extremly well resurged Biografi, Well don
This is one of the most interesting people I've heard of, I need to read If this is a man.
I read it a couple of months ago. I hope you read it - it's a remarkable book.
"War is always"
US Govt: "right?"
The US does seem to have been geared for perpetual conflict since at least FDR. Mind you, some wars are righteous, despite what the modern Left might claim. Britain had every right to defend itself against both Germany and Japan, as did the US in WW2. Wars since have been far less clear-cut, while the expansion of Communism was a real threat, the ideology and methodology of the Cold War was flawed on both sides.
It's certainly always profitable.
He named both his children after Lorenzo, the man who helped him survive in Auschwitz, he was a kind man, one of my favorite authors
My Holocaust college course was primarily based on his book so thank you for the reminder
There's so much humanity and beauty in his writing
One of your best vids.
Agreed.
Levi is also one of my heroes! I have been reading him for the last twenty years. Levi likely would have won the Nobel Prize had he lived long enough.
Wonderful video. Very tastefully done. Maybe Victor Frankel would be a good follow up.
Happy New Years Eve everyone!
Happy New Year! 🤗
Happy New Year
Happy New year from Nottingham England 👍
Ps. 2100hrs... still working, damn it 🤣
Happy NEW year
Good video 👍
A very great man. Thank you.
An episode bout King Mohammed 5 of Morocco. He refused to give Jews to Vichy's government in France under Nazi Germany. Was first king after WW1
The writing for this biography is excellent.
"War is always." I really need to find his books.
Wow just wow I will be reading this powerful man's writings how he survived that long Is amazing in itself
Nice one Simon
Please do a bio of Gore Vidal.
Do Elie Wiesel next
I would love to see you do a video on some increadible actors such as Richard Harris or Peter O toole.
Well done.
Will you by any chance do a video on Eli Wiesel?
WW1 opps WW2 lol I seen that Simon! :) no matter I love all your videos! Even the ones from 4 yrs ago when you didn't have that Awesome Beard! Best Beard on UA-cam!!!
Happy New year everyone. Cheers!
It took you long enough to make a video for this man ...
Well done
Could you do a video on Yuko Mishima sometime?
YES
I've got a few of Levi's books, but still knew so little about the man. Cheers from Canada!
Please do one on Eva Kor! You've mentioned her several times, but she deserves her own video.
Was shocked and saddened when learning of his suicide. Hadn't yet had a chance to read his works but his message apparently reverberated even to those who hadn't heard it directly.
Bugger me these stories make me feel so dumb. I've never known about this guy. Now I do I'll spend some time learning more and reading some of his works. Will post here again when I'm better educated.
Oh and happy new year everyone from me in Aussie.
Legend !
THIS GUY IS AMAZING
“ the conflict between reason and chaos are struggle without known outcome.”
Also the current situation in the US. Sadly.
What a man such bravery
Happy new year guys!
Thanks. Happy New Year 2 u too
It would be great if there was a channel similar to biographics which covered books
Can you do a video covering Janusz Korczak
?
Thank You
16:28 “War, war never changes.”
Very interesting...
If this guy had a full hour stream by Simon and Daven it'd be great
Great job. Why is this not mandatory listening and reported by our educational system?
Could you do some videos about the survivors of the Holodomor, a man made famine caused by Bolsheviks, 4 million people were starved to death by Lazar Kaganovich.
Everyone knows Himmler was German, few know of Kaganovich let alone his ethnic background.
I second this statement
He was not the only one responsible for it, and his ethnic background had nothing to do with what he did contrary to the NS who acted on behalf of the Aryaan race. Remind me what was Vyacheslav Molotov's ethnic background? Awful new year to you and your kind.
That you refer to anyone’s nationality or race shows you have not understood what you just watched.
@Mouse what anti white narrative?
@@WalterKlemmerPiano I wish an awful year to nazi's and Communists/Leftists, opposite sides of the same coun, and you act so much alike.
Hello, Simon what about a video on the Medici family or one of its most prominent members