One of the most widely acclaimed novels concerning World War I, All Quiet on the Western Front is a poignant antiwar narrative that starkly contrasts with the patriotic rhetoric of its time.
Author(s): Erich Maria Remarque
180 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical

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One of the most widely acclaimed novels concerning World War I, All Quiet on the Western Front is a poignant narrative that starkly contrasts with the patriotic rhetoric of its time. Narrated by 20-year-old German soldier Paul Bäumer, the story follows a group of young men who eagerly enlist after being captivated by their schoolmaster's propaganda, only to find the romanticized version of war is a brutal illusion. Since its publication, it has served as a powerful testament to the futility of conflict and the profound trauma that forever changed a generation.

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One of the most widely acclaimed novels concerning World War I, All Quiet on the Western Front is a poignant antiwar narrative that starkly contrasts with the patriotic rhetoric of its time.

Narrated by 20-year-old German soldier Paul Bäauml;umer, the story follows a group of young men who eagerly enlist after being captivated by their schoolmaster's propaganda, only to find the romanticized version of war is a brutal illusion. Since its publication, it has served as a powerful testament to the futility of conflict and the profound trauma that forever changed a generation. Erich Maria Remarque's anti-war novel presents a harrowing, graphic depiction of the daily horrors of trench warfare, from poison gas attacks and shell bombardments to the gruesome sight of wounded horses. Through Paul's disillusionment, the book explores the deep chasm between those who declare war and those who are forced to fight it. To this day it serves as a powerful testament to the futility of conflict and the profound trauma that can forever change a generation, regardless of who survives the battlefield.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)

Weight: .68 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 180

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Historical

Publisher: Mint Editions

Theme: World War I, 20th Century

Format: Hardcover

Author: Erich Maria Remarque

Language: English

Street Date: November 11, 2025

TCIN: 1006629624

UPC: 9798888976906

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-7507

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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