All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is a novel that gives a graphic, realistic portrayal of the horrors of war through the narration of Paul Bäumer, a German soldier who enlists in World War I. The novel focuses on Paul’s day…
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by Erich Maria Remarque
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Author
Erich Maria Remarque
Country
Germany
Original language
German
Original title
Im Westen nichts Neues
Genre
War novel
Publication date
January 29, 1929
Setting
Western Front and Germany, 1916–18
Major Characters
Paul Bäumer, Albert Kropp, Haie Westhus, Friedrich Müller, Stanislaus "Kat" Katczinsky, Tjaden
Plot
The novel tells the story of a group of young Germans who entered the army in World War I after being captivated by slogans of patriotism and honour.