Famous As:German Writer Best Known for His Novel ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’Born On:June 22, 1898Died On:September 25, 1970Born In:Osnabrück, GermanyDied At Age:72
Many people refer to Erich Maria Remarque (E. Paul Remark) as the "Recording angel of the Great War." The acclaimed German novelist and director had a keen eye for impressionist works of art. He loved elegant women, Tang dynasty Chinese art, and Lancia convertibles. He had an obsession with pacifism, free speech, and privacy. His 1928 book "All Quiet on the Western Front," which tells the tale of German soldiers in World War I, is his best-known work. The Nazis destroyed the majority of his work because they were offended by the criticism. The bestseller was nonetheless translated into 25 different languages. The book has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. It was made into a 1930 film that received numerous Academy Award nominations. The contrasts in Remarque's life were numerous, and
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