I urge everyone to read All Quiet on the Western Front. They have strategic plans for how it ought to be fought, but they have not sat in the trenches, in the mud, watching the rats getting fatter every day. Himmelstoss announces that he is taking over for an injured cook and brings the men sweets. A generation lost. The men loaf around – even Himmelstoss has mellowed. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.
It's not political, just a simple statement about horrible experiences. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. The model takes into account factors including the age of a rating, whether the ratings are from verified purchasers, and factors that establish reviewer trustworthiness.Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Switch between reading the Kindle book & listening to the Audible narration with Listen to a sample Listen to a sample Description; Creators ; Details; Paul Baumer enlisted with his classmates in the German army of the First World War. He is sent to the front where he is quickly confronted with the realities of warfare in the trenches. Othello ~ Act III 6 Terms.
If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I bought a second hand one for much cheaper, as I like books that already had been read. All Quiet on the Western Front – Erich Maria Remarque Paul returns to Kemmerich bedside, no tears in eyes, thinking just as the young man dies. See a complete list of the characters in All Quiet on the Western Front and in-depth analyses of Paul Bäumer, Kantorek, and Corporal Himmelstoss.
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He eventually comes to the conclusion that he has essentially died inside. 'Enjoy' is maybe not the word for this given the nature of the content but this book is well written and hard hitting without being overdramatic - a very effective presentation of the reality and futility of war from the perspective of the foot soldier. But soon he and his mates realize that ideals of nationalism and patriotism are empty platitudes rather than thinking that war is glorious and honorable. At first a bit graphic but ok after the first few chapters.
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What will happen afterwards? The story dissects the psychological effects upon Bauer and his colleagues, his alienation from his fellow non-combatant countrymen, and the manner in which the soldiers deal with the ever present threat of death. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. The horror (and stupidity) of war can never have been portrayed in a more convincing way: war dehumanises; kill or be killed; life is cheap. A German viewpoint but a worldwide concern. They have no job or wife to return to but are too old for school. It tells of the horrors of war and especially the 1st world war. The change in Paul from 'new boy' to hardened veteran was, in itself, a warning to us all.
All Quiet on the Western Front Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Erich Maria Remarque (Author), Frank Muller (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher) & 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,358 ratings. In these days when much is made of the hero element of the 1st world war this book puts the whole matter into real perspective. It's not all doom and gloom, I thought i wouldn't be able to handle it but it really was an excellent read. You read it at one level, but often there is a more subtle message behind the words. Clever writing as it switches perspectives and moods. It is easy to see that the story and experiences of Bauer apply to those on the opposite side of the trenches. Remarque has a very easy style of writing, yet manages to put very deep thoughts into the text for everyone to understand. He also described the horrific injuries and really limited treatment. Truly sad story. Paul hates and resents his situation but he copes, he copes with having to kill people, he copes seeing his friends die and in doing so he begins to change in himself. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.
What a great work of fiction. I would certainly subscribe to that view.