All Quiet On The Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque is set in World War I in Germany, where Paul Baumer, a nineteen year old soldier, is assigned to the frontlines. The book tells the story of Paul on the battlefield, his time in the camp where he stays with some of his old classmates, when he is on leave, and in the hospital. Paul tells stories of the horror of the war and how it changed him forever.
The author, Erich Maria Remarque, who’s real name was born on July 22, 1898 in Osnabruck, Germany. He was the only son among three children. His family was poor and moved several times during his childhood. He began to write at the age of sixteen. Remarque attended the University of Munster and planned to become a elementary school teacher.
The author, Erich Maria Remarque, who’s real name was born on July 22, 1898 in Osnabruck, Germany. He was the only son among three children. His family was poor and moved several times during his childhood. He began to write at the age of sixteen. Remarque attended the University of Munster and planned to become a elementary school teacher.