All Quiet on the Western Front

Paul Bäumer enlists in the German army during World War I, influenced by patriotic ideals. He and his classmates experience the brutal realities of war on the Western Front. As they face relentless combat, fear, and loss, Paul becomes increasingly disillusioned with the notion of glory in battle. The novel follows his journey from enthusiastic recruit to a weary soldier grappling with trauma and the senselessness of conflict. Through vivid descriptions of battlefield horrors and moments of dark humour, the story highlights the impact of war on soldiers and challenges the romanticism associated with it.