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Quote by Primo Levi

“I'm a libertine, but it's not my specialty.”

Quote by Primo Levi

Book:The Wrench

Work

The Wrench is a fictional narrative that delves into the impact of industrialization on society and the individual, offering a rich exploration of the human experience in a rapidly changing world. more

Author

Chemist and Italian Jewish author, known for his dual identity as a survivor of Nazi concentration camps and a chemist. His works profoundly reflect the moral dilemmas and psychological states of humans in extreme environments. more

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