All Quiet On The Western Front

By Erich Maria Remarque

Book Overview

THE GREATEST WAR NOVEL OF ALL-TIME Why read this copy of All Quiet On The Western Front? Erich Maria Remarque's compelling depiction of World War I, "All Quiet on the Western Front," is now available in an enhanced and reasonably priced edition. Ideal for both reading clubs and students, this annotated version offers insightful chapter summaries and stimulating questions. Immerse yourself in the heartbreaking story of Paul Bäumer and his comrades as they deal with the harsh realities of trench warfare. Readers can dive deeper into the themes of grief, disillusionment with war, and companionship with our annotated edition. Use in-depth chapter summaries that emphasize important plot points and character developments to improve your comprehension of this literary masterpiece. Discover important details about the historical setting and how Remarque depicted the psychology of people in the midst of conflict. Use our insightful discussion questions to spark engaging conversations with your study group or book club. Explore subjects like the dehumanizing impacts of war, the ties that bind brothers, and the pursuit of meaning in a violent world. Use this accessible and insightful edition of "All Quiet on the Western Front" to enhance your understanding of one of the most significant pieces of literature from the 20th century. Place your order right away to start an inspiring and educational adventure. Why support this publisher? Bookkeeper Press is a first generation family business committed to low cost access to literary classic works. Funds generated support secondary education. Praise for this piece of literature THE MOST LOVED AND HATED NOVEL ABOUT WORLD WAR I; AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, ERICH MARIA REMARQUE'S ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT WAS BANNED AND BURNED IN NAZI GERMANY. -SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE THERE ARE SOME BOOKS, LIKE "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN" AND "THE GRAPES OF WRATH," THAT SUM UP MOMENTS OF PASSIONATE YEARNING. THESE BOOKS ARE BEYOND CRITICISM; "ALL QUIET" IS ONE OF THAT COMPANY. -NEW YORK TIMES About the story ERICH MARIA REMARQUE'S BOOK "ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT" DESCRIBES THE TERRIFYING EXPERIENCES OF GERMAN SOLDIERS IN WORLD WAR I. PAUL BÄUMER, A TEENAGE SOLDIER WHO ENLISTS ALONGSIDE HIS FRIENDS UNDER THE SWAY OF NATIONALIST PROPAGANDA, TELLS THE STORY. PAUL AND HIS ALLIES EXPERIENCE DEATH, PAIN, AND DESPAIR AS THE WAR WEARS ON AND THEY COME FACE TO FACE WITH THE HARSH REALITIES OF TRENCH WARFARE. THE BOOK LOOKS AT ISSUES LIKE WASTED YOUTH, THE POINTLESSNESS OF WAR, AND THE EFFECTS OF FIGHTING ON SOLDIERS' PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. IN THE END, PAUL STRUGGLES TO FIND PURPOSE IN THE MEANINGLESS DESTRUCTION ALL AROUND HIM AND GROWS MORE AND MORE ALOOF AND DISILLUSIONED. About the author GERMAN AUTHOR ERICH MARIA REMARQUE (1898-1970) A 1931 NOMINEE FOR THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE, IS WELL KNOWN FOR HIS POTENT ANTI-WAR NOVELS. HE WAS INJURED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE SERVING IN THE GREAT WAR; THESE EVENTS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON HIS WRITING. "ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT," HIS GROUNDBREAKING BOOK, OFFERS A GRAPHIC AND UNAPOLOGETIC ACCOUNT OF WHAT IT WAS LIKE FOR SOLDIERS FIGHTING IN THE GREAT WAR. AFTER FLEEING NAZI PERSECUTION, REMARQUE MOVED FIRST TO SWITZERLAND AND THEN TO THE US, WHERE HE CARRIED ON WRITING ABOUT DISPLACEMENT AND CONFLICT. CELEBRATED FOR THEIR PROFOUND EMOTIONAL RESONANCE AND POTENT MESSAGES OF PEACE, HIS WORKS CONTINUE TO BE TIMELESS MASTERPIECES.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN13: 9798333141576
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 174 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"