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“We are not youth any longer. We don’t want to take the world by storm. We are fleeing. We fly from ourselves. From our life. We were eighteen and had begun to love life and the world; and we had to shoot it to pieces.”

Quote by Erich Maria Remarque

Book:All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel

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All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel

This novel delves into the experiences of a young German soldier during World War I, offering a poignant and realistic portrayal of the horrors of war and its impact on the individual. more

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Erich Maria Remarque

German author best known for his novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front', which vividly portrays the horrors of World War I. His works are characterized by a realistic style and have had a profound impact on literature. more

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