LEVI, PRIMO, 1919 to 1987
Primo Levi
Italian chemist, partisan, Holocaust survivor, and writer.
- Books
- 7
- Editions tracked
- 13
- First editions
- 5
- Nationality
- Italy, Kingdom of Italy
For collectors
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Reading guide
Primo Levi books in order
In publication order
- 1Survival in Auschwitz1947
- 2The Reawakening1965
- 3Moments of Reprieve1981
- 4The Periodic Table1984
- 5If Not Now, When?1985
- 6The Wrench1986
- 7The Drowned and the Saved1988
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
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- 1st Bodley Head1965 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Little, Brown1965 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Summit Books1986 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Primo Levi's books in?
In publication order they begin with Survival in Auschwitz (1947), then The Reawakening (1965) and Moments of Reprieve (1981). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Primo Levi's first book?
The earliest book we list is Survival in Auschwitz, first published in 1947.
When was Primo Levi born?
Primo Levi was born in 1919 and died in 1987.
How many Primo Levi books does MyVolumes track?
We track 7 books by Primo Levi across 13 editions, 5 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Primo Levi book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.