Das Leben von E. M. Remarque und die Hintergründe für die Entstehung des Romans „Im Westen nichts Neues”

Abstract

The novel “All quiet on the Western front” based on experiences of Erich Maria Remarque in the First World War battle experiences. The novel is a moving, harrowing tale, bringing to life the war that was to end all wars. Written by Remarque, a German soldier who fought in France, on the western front, the book follows the fate of a young German Paul Baumer who was persuaded if not pushed to join the war under the pretence that war was good sport. Soon realising the all to truth about war, Paul and a group of friends struggle on through attack, counter-attack, relentless artillery fire, the psychological effects of the deaths of comrades and lack of food. They kill because if they do not, they will be killed, they don't see themselves as human any more. The story based on experiences of author and in my article I am trying to show the background of creation of the novel