Primo Levi was an Italian Jewish writer and chemist, born on July 31, 1919, in Turin, Italy. He is best known for his memoir, If This Is a Man, which recounts his experiences as a prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Levi's writings explore themes of survival, humanity, and the moral implications of the Holocaust. After the war, Levi published several works, including fiction and essays, that reflect his scientific background and philosophical insights. His literary contributions have made him a significant figure in Holocaust literature, and he is remembered for his ability to convey the complexities of human experience in the face of suffering.