HIS LIFE
Where was he born?
In Germany, Osnabrück.
Which book made him famous and is considered the most famous one?
All Quiet on the Western Front?
When did he write this book?
After WWI, it was published in 1929.
How old was he when he entered the army?
He was 18.
What type of books did he write?
Mostly novels and also some short stories.
What is the name of the main character of the book?
Paul Bäumer.
What was the group of young writers, where he belonged, called?
The lost generation.
Can you name at least two other books by Remarque?
The Road Back, Three Comrades, Arch of Triumph, The Black Obelisc….
Is the book mostly about winning and losing the war?
No. It’s mostly about pain, fear, and suffering.
Why did he leave Germany?
Because Hitler burnt his books.
What were the main topics he wrote about? Can you name 3?
War, love, loss, exile, friendship, death, relationships, generation gap…
When and why did the book become really popular?
Predominantly before WWII, because it showed war in the negative way.
Who was his wife and what was her occupation?
Paulette Goddard, a Hollywood actress.
How many books did Remarque write? +/- 1.
He wrote 16 books.
What is the name of the book in Czech and in German?
Na západní frontě klid, Im Westen nichts Neues.