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Mentioned in 12 episodes
All Quiet on the Western Front
Book • 1928
The novel is narrated by Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier who enlists in the army along with his classmates.
It vividly depicts the horrors of trench warfare, the disillusionment with patriotic ideals, and the psychological toll of war on the soldiers.
The book follows Paul's experiences from the brutal training to the front lines, where he witnesses the death of his friends and grapples with the meaninglessness of war.
The novel is a powerful anti-war statement, highlighting the futility and devastating consequences of war on individuals and society.
It vividly depicts the horrors of trench warfare, the disillusionment with patriotic ideals, and the psychological toll of war on the soldiers.
The book follows Paul's experiences from the brutal training to the front lines, where he witnesses the death of his friends and grapples with the meaninglessness of war.
The novel is a powerful anti-war statement, highlighting the futility and devastating consequences of war on individuals and society.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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