{"product_id":"all-quiet-on-the-western-front","title":"All Quiet on the Western Front","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Quiet on the Western Front\u003c\/i\u003e is often heralded as the most poignant anti-war novel ever penned. Written by Erich Maria Remarque, this masterpiece takes readers to the heart of World War I, diving deep into the experiences of a young German soldier named Paul Bäumer. Enlisting with his classmates after their schoolmaster's fervent speeches about the 'glory' of war, Paul soon faces the grim reality of battle, far removed from the romanticised notions of heroism and honour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel meticulously chronicles Paul's journey from wide-eyed recruit to battle-hardened veteran, confronting the brutal truth of trench warfare, the constant threat of death, and the emotional and psychological toll it exacts on soldiers. Through vivid and haunting prose, Remarque captures the sheer futility and despair of war, giving voice to a generation's disillusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot just a mere recounting of war, \u003ci\u003eAll Quiet on the Western Front\u003c\/i\u003e delves into themes of camaraderie, the devastating impacts of conflict on the human spirit, and the lost innocence of youth. It's a timeless exploration of the horrors of war, seen through the eyes of those who endure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying this edition is Brian Murdoch's new translation of the novel's sequel, \u003ci\u003eThe Way Back\u003c\/i\u003e, published for the first time alongside the main text. This sequel continues to follow the lives of Paul's comrades as they attempt to reintegrate into civilian life after the war, struggling to find their way back to normalcy in a world forever changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOW A HIT NETFLIX FILM, WINNER OF 7 BAFTAS AND 4 OSCARS, INCLUDING BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Quiet on the Western Front\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a powerful testament to the futility of war and remains as relevant today as when it was first published. Its evocative descriptions and unflinching portrayal of warfare have cemented its place as a classic, resonating with readers across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Remarque's evocation of the horrors of modern warfare has lost none of its force' - \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTRANSLATED BY BRIAN MURDOCH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow published for the first time alongside Brian Murdoch's new translation of the novel's sequel- \u003ci\u003eThe Way Back\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45657789989100,"sku":"9780099532811","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780099532811.jpg?v=1724844751","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/all-quiet-on-the-western-front","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}