Historical Fiction· Germany
All Quiet on the Western Front
by Erich Maria RemarqueAggregate Editorial Score40/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1929248 pagesEnglish
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Published in 1929, All Quiet on the Western Front established Erich Maria Remarque as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Young German soldier Paul Bäumer and his comrades experience the horror of World War I trenches in the most powerful anti-war novel ever written. Remarque's book was burned by the Nazis and translated into every major language. Themes of World War I, anti-war, youth run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1929.
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🗺️ Historical Fiction
Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.
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🇩🇪 Germany
This book is part of Germany's rich literary tradition.
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First published in 1929, Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front is a work of historical fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with World War I, anti-war, youth, death gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: ALA Notable Books 1929. Its aggregate editorial score of 40/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes All Quiet on the Western Front is how it handles its central concerns — World War I, anti-war, youth, death — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
All Quiet on the Western Front reflects Erich Maria Remarque's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Germany's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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ALA Notable Books
notable · national
192910
Erich Maria Remarque is a celebrated author from Germany known for influential works of historical fiction.
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