Erich Maria Remarque

Set during the First World War, All Quiet on the Western Front follows a young infantryman whose romantic notions of patriotism and honor disintegrate amid the horrors of trench warfare. Witnessing the systematic destruction of youth, identity, and humanity, he endures relentless shelling, senseless death, and profound disillusionment. A powerful, unflinching account of the psychological and physical toll of combat, this novel reveals the deep scars war leaves on those who fight-and the society that sends them.

Vojna. Strashnaja i nenavistnaja. Rjadovoj nemetskij soldat Ernst Greber vpervye posle dvukh let vojny na tri nedeli otpravljaetsja v otpusk. Tri bestsennye nedeli - vremeni zhit! On uezzhaet, chtoby vnov okazatsja na vojne - v gorode, gde beskonechnye bombezhki, a zhiteli bojatsja lishnij raz vzdokhnut. Tut nikomu i nikogda nelzja doverit svoi mysli i chuvstva, inache - rasstrel. No eti tri nedeli slovno tselaja zhizn, v kotoroj Ernst stanovitsja sovsem drugim chelovekom, nashedshim ljubov, schaste i nedolgoe uspokoenie. Chtoby, vernuvshis na front, idti k drugomu vremeni - vremeni umirat...

All Quiet on the Western Front (Im Westen nichts Neues) is a landmark novel by Erich Maria Remarque, first published in 1928 in German and translated into English in 1929. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest anti-war novels, offering a harrowing portrayal of World War I from the perspective of a young German soldier. Remarque himself was a German soldier during World War I, and his experiences heavily influenced the novel. Upon its release, All Quiet on the Western Front became an instant success worldwide but was met with hostility in Nazi Germany, where it was banned and publicly burned for being anti-military. The book's unflinching look at the horrors of war had a profound impact on its readers, contributing to its status as a classic of 20th-century literature. Its universal message about the human cost of war continues to resonate with readers today. The novel has been adapted into multiple films, the most famous being the 1930 American film directed by Lewis Milestone, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. More recently, a German-language adaptation was released in 2022, bringing renewed attention to Remarque's work.

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is universally hailed as one of the most important anti-war novels ever written. Originally published in 1929 and now entering the public domain, this timeless literary classic remains as emotionally resonant and brutally honest today as it was nearly a century ago. With raw, lyrical prose and unflinching realism, Remarque draws readers into the trench-ridden battlefields of World War I, where young soldiers are stripped of their innocence and forced to confront death, loss, and the devastating futility of war. At the heart of the novel is Paul B umer, a German teenager who enlists with his classmates, swept up by patriotic fervor and the promises of glory. But instead of honor and heroism, they find themselves trapped in a nightmare of mud, blood, and terror, surrounded by artillery fire, disease, and despair. As Paul navigates the relentless horrors of the Western Front, he becomes a witness to the collapse of hope and identity-a voice for an entire generation destroyed not only by war but by the ideals that led them there. Remarque, himself a veteran of the German army in World War I, wrote from lived experience. His searing portrayal of trauma, brotherhood, survival, and disillusionment offers readers a deeply human story, resonating far beyond the battlefield. The novel's stark anti-war message and psychological depth have cemented it as a foundational text in modern literature, widely studied in schools and universities and translated into dozens of languages. This premium edition, formatted and optimized for today's reader, is ideal for educators, scholars, historians, students, and general readers looking to engage with a masterpiece that transcends genre. As wars continue to shape the modern world, All Quiet on the Western Front remains a chilling and necessary reminder of the cost of conflict. Whether you're reading it for the first time or returning for reflection, this book belongs in every serious literary collection. Key themes include: trench warfare, trauma, friendship under fire, the psychological cost of war, nationalism, lost youth, historical realism, identity under pressure, and the destruction of moral ideals. Perfect for: historical fiction readers, fans of war novels, educators teaching 20th-century literature, students of history or European studies, public domain collectors, and those seeking literary works that examine human nature under extreme conditions.

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is universally hailed as one of the most important anti-war novels ever written. Originally published in 1929 and now entering the public domain, this timeless literary classic remains as emotionally resonant and brutally honest today as it was nearly a century ago. With raw, lyrical prose and unflinching realism, Remarque draws readers into the trench-ridden battlefields of World War I, where young soldiers are stripped of their innocence and forced to confront death, loss, and the devastating futility of war. At the heart of the novel is Paul B umer, a German teenager who enlists with his classmates, swept up by patriotic fervor and the promises of glory. But instead of honor and heroism, they find themselves trapped in a nightmare of mud, blood, and terror, surrounded by artillery fire, disease, and despair. As Paul navigates the relentless horrors of the Western Front, he becomes a witness to the collapse of hope and identity-a voice for an entire generation destroyed not only by war but by the ideals that led them there. Remarque, himself a veteran of the German army in World War I, wrote from lived experience. His searing portrayal of trauma, brotherhood, survival, and disillusionment offers readers a deeply human story, resonating far beyond the battlefield. The novel's stark anti-war message and psychological depth have cemented it as a foundational text in modern literature, widely studied in schools and universities and translated into dozens of languages. This premium edition, formatted and optimized for today's reader, is ideal for educators, scholars, historians, students, and general readers looking to engage with a masterpiece that transcends genre. As wars continue to shape the modern world, All Quiet on the Western Front remains a chilling and necessary reminder of the cost of conflict. Whether you're reading it for the first time or returning for reflection, this book belongs in every serious literary collection. Key themes include: trench warfare, trauma, friendship under fire, the psychological cost of war, nationalism, lost youth, historical realism, identity under pressure, and the destruction of moral ideals. Perfect for: historical fiction readers, fans of war novels, educators teaching 20th-century literature, students of history or European studies, public domain collectors, and those seeking literary works that examine human nature under extreme conditions.

I am young, I am twenty years old; yet I know nothing of life but despair, death, fear, and fatuous superficiality cast over an abyss of sorrow... This is the testament of Paul B umer, who enlists with his classmates in the German army during World War I. They become soldiers with youthful enthusiasm. But the world of duty, culture, and progress they had been taught breaks in pieces under the first bombardment in the trenches. Through years of vivid horror, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principle of hate that meaninglessly pits young men of the same generation but different uniforms against one another...if only he can come out of the war alive.

Troe druzej - Robbi, otchajannyj avtogonschik Kester i "poslednij romantik" Lents proshli Pervuju mirovuju vojnu. Vernuvshis v grazhdanskuju zhizn, oni osnovali nebolshuju avtomasterskuju. I khotja prizraki proshlogo presledujut ikh, oni ne unyvajut - ved chto mozhet byt luchshe druzhby, krepkoj i vernoj, radi kotoroj mozhno otdat poslednee? Navernoe, lish tolko ljubov, ne znajuschaja granits i predelov. Prekrasnaja i grustnaja Pat, nezhnaja vozljublennaja Robbi, rasseivaet mrak bessmyslennosti ego suschestvovanija. Odnako obretennomu schastju ugrozhajut otgoloski vse toj zhe vojny - suschestvujuschie uzhe ne tolko v pamjati i soznanii geroev, a surovym obrazom voplotivshiesja v realnost...

See jäi fragmendiks, ent lummab siiski. Romaan "Tõotatud maa", mille kallal Remarque töötas kuni oma surmani 1970. a septembris, pakub suurepärast ülevaadet 40-ndate New Yorgist - maailmalinnast, kunstimekast ja emigrantide tsitadellist. Ludwig Sommer sai sellega hakkama: Saksa põgenikuna pääses ta natsirezhiimi käest ja jõudis juudi passiga mööda keerdteid New Yorki. Ta kohaneb emigrantide eluga "tõotatud maal", lühikese aja jooksul avaneb tema ees linna seltskonnaelu, ta liigub ringi uhketel pidudel, kallites restoranides ja eksklusiivsetes korterites - kuid hoolimata sellest ei suuda ta oma muretut olekut tagasi võita. Pagulaspõgenike nagu Ludwig Sommer ja Robert Hirsch, võib-olla ka juba "Arc de Triomphe'ist" tuttava Ravici jaoks, kellega autor end paljuski samastab, ei ole sõjas saadud keha- ja eelkõige hingehaavad enam ravitavad.

Widely acclaimed as the greatest war novel of all time, this classic tale of a young German soldier's harrowing experiences in the trenches of World War I is the basis for an Academy Award-winning film. With an introduction by bestselling author Sebastian Faulks. When twenty-year-old Paul B umer and his classmates enlist in the German army during World War I, they are full of youthful enthusiam. But the world of duty, culture, and progress they had been taught to believe in shatters under the first brutal bombardment in the trenches. Through the ensuing years of horror, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principle of hate that meaninglessly pits young men of the same generation but different uniforms against one another. Erich Maria Remarque's classic novel not only portrays in vivid detail the combatants' physical and mental trauma, but dramatizes as well the tragic detachment from civilian life felt by many upon returning home. Remarque's stated intention--"to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped shells, were destroyed by the war"--remains as powerful and relevant as ever, a century after that conflict's end.

"Noch v Lissabone" (1962) - tragicheskij, proniknovennyj roman Erikha Marii Remarka o Vtoroj mirovoj vojne. Eto ne tolko odna noch v Lissabone, v kotoruju i umestilsja ves etot rasskaz. Eto ne prosto sluchajnaja vstrecha dvukh otchajavshikhsja ljudej, odin iz kotorykh tschetno pytaetsja najti dva bileta na parokhod do Ameriki, a drugoj - ischet sobesednika, chtoby izlit emu dushu. Eto nastojaschaja ispoved otvazhnogo, smelogo cheloveka, na dolju kotorogo vypali nemyslimye po tjazhesti ispytanija. Eto istorija tselogo pokolenija ljudej, stolknuvshikhsja s vojnoj, popavshikh v tiski fashizma. Eto esche i istorija ljubvi, pered kotoroj otstupaet dazhe smert. Perevodchik: Fedorova N.

All Quiet on the Western Front (Im Westen nichts Neues) is a landmark novel by Erich Maria Remarque, first published in 1928 in German and translated into English in 1929. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest anti-war novels, offering a harrowing portrayal of World War I from the perspective of a young German soldier. Remarque himself was a German soldier during World War I, and his experiences heavily influenced the novel. Upon its release, All Quiet on the Western Front became an instant success worldwide but was met with hostility in Nazi Germany, where it was banned and publicly burned for being anti-military. The book's unflinching look at the horrors of war had a profound impact on its readers, contributing to its status as a classic of 20th-century literature. Its universal message about the human cost of war continues to resonate with readers today. The novel has been adapted into multiple films, the most famous being the 1930 American film directed by Lewis Milestone, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. More recently, a German-language adaptation was released in 2022, bringing renewed attention to Remarque's work.

I am young, I am twenty years old; yet I know nothing of life but despair, death, fear, and fatuous superficiality cast over an abyss of sorrow. . . This is the testament of Paul B umer, who enlists with his classmates in the German army during World War I. They become soldiers with youthful enthusiasm. But the world of duty, culture, and progress they had been taught breaks in pieces under the first bombardment in the trenches. Through years of vivid horror, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principle of hate that meaninglessly pits young men of the same generation but different uniforms against one another . . . if only he can come out of the war alive.