All Quiet on the Western Front

by Remarque, Erich Maria; Wheen, Arthur Wesley (Translator)

• ISBN13: 9780449213940
• ISBN10: 0449213943
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780449202494
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1987-03-12
• Publisher: Ballantine Books

About This Book

All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel

ISBN: 9780449213940

About the Book

"All Quiet on the Western Front" is a powerful and poignant novel by Erich Maria Remarque, first published in 1929. This classic tale follows the harrowing experiences of a young German soldier named Paul Bäumer as he navigates the trenches of World War I. The book is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest war novels of all time, offering a deeply personal and emotional account of the horrors faced by soldiers during this devastating conflict.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in high school and college-level literature and history courses. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the impact of war on individuals and society, including professionals looking to explore historical fiction and literary classics.

History and Editions

The 1987 edition of "All Quiet on the Western Front" has been a staple in educational settings for decades. This edition is a mass market paperback, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The book has been translated into numerous languages and has been adapted into various forms of media, including films and stage productions.

Author and Other Works

Erich Maria Remarque was a German author known for his vivid and often brutal portrayals of war. In addition to "All Quiet on the Western Front," he wrote several other notable works, including "The Road Back" and "Three Comrades." Remarque's writing style is characterized by its raw emotion and unflinching honesty, making his books enduring classics in the literary world.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Mass Market Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780449213940
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780812985535
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780593688670
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780593688687
• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780449911495

Publication Details

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication Date: March 12, 1987
• Number of Pages: 304
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book has been translated into numerous languages and has various editions available.
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780449911495 (Hardcover)
• 9780812985535 (eBook)
• 9780593688670 (eBook)
• 9780593688687 (eBook)
• 9780449213940 (Mass Market Paperback)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "All Quiet on the Western Front," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Erich Maria Remarque (1898-1970) was himself in combat during World War I, and was wounded five times, the last time very severely. During the postwar years he taught briefly, became a stonecutter in the cemetery of Osnabruck where he had been born in 1898, and served as an assistant editor of Sportsbild. Remarque came to the United States in 1939 and remained for the duration of World War II, but returned to Switzerland afterward. All Quite on the Western Front made him rich and world-famous at thirty-three, but these consequences did not still his intense determination to concentrate in his fiction upon the worst horrors of the age, war and inhumanity, with which nearly all of his nine subsequent novels have been concerned. Fawcett published Remarque's Bobby Deerfield in 1978.