Erich Maria Remarque
Erich Maria Remarque is a German novelist known for his book All Quiet on the Western Front, which depicts the experiences of German soldiers in World War I.
Erich Paul Remark
Novelist
June 22, 1898
Cancer
September 25, 1970
72
Osnabrück, Germany
Erich Maria Remarque, a renowned German novelist and World War I veteran, was born in 1898 in Osnabrück, Germany. He is best known for his novel “All Quiet on the Western Front,” which provides a vivid depiction of trench warfare and the significant effects of war on soldiers. Despite facing personal attacks and the banning and burning of his books by the Nazi regime in 1933, Remarque continued to promote peace and reconciliation. He spent the remainder of his life in exile, leaving a lasting literary impact.
Some of Remarque’s other notable works include “Three Comrades,” “Arch of Triumph,” and “The Night in Lisbon.” He received widespread praise for his literary accomplishments and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature on several occasions. His writings continue to connect with readers globally, offering deep insights into the human experience during periods of war and conflict.
An intriguing aspect of Erich Maria Remarque’s life is that he began writing at the age of 16, producing essays, poems, and the early stages of a novel that would later be published as The Dream Room.