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Before the Suicide

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Primo Levi's "Before the Suicide" is a posthumously published collection of essays and writings that offer profound insights into his life and work.

The collection includes reflections on his experiences in Auschwitz, his literary process, and his engagement with the complexities of trauma and memory.

The essays reveal Levi's deep engagement with philosophical and ethical questions, demonstrating his intellectual curiosity and his commitment to understanding the human condition.

The book provides a valuable context for understanding his later life and his eventual suicide.

It is a testament to his enduring legacy as a writer and thinker.

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Akir Englinder
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Yochai Ataria
in relation to Holocaust memory and the complexities of trauma.
Yochai Ataria, "Primo Levi and Ka-Tzetnik: The Map and the Territory" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022)

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