All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is a poignant and harrowing account of a young German soldier’s experiences during World War I. Starting with a group of idealistic schoolboys, the novel traces their brutal journey from the naive enthusiasm of enlistment to the grim realities of the trenches. Through the eyes of Paul Bäumer, the story unveils the disillusionment, horror, and profound loss experienced by soldiers in war. A timeless and powerful anti-war classic that remains deeply relevant today.
