Illustration of Paul Baumer in a German army uniform with a red background

All Quiet on the Western Front

by Erich Maria Remarque

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All Quiet on the Western Front

In All Quiet on the Western Front, the soldiers' dreams about home reflect their age and experiences. Older soldiers, like Detering and Kat, dream of returning to their families and former lives,...

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All Quiet on the Western Front

Paul Baumer enlists in the German army during World War I, inspired by patriotic fervor, but soon discovers the grim reality of war. The novel details life in the trenches, exposing the horrors and...

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