Erich Maria Remarque: Biography, Facts and Career
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Erich Maria Remarque (; German: [ˈeːʁɪç maˈʁiːa ʁəˈmaʁk] ; born Erich Paul Remark; 22 June 1898 – 25 September 1970) was a German novelist. His landmark novel All Quiet on the Western Front (1928), based on his experience in the Imperial German Army during World War I, was an international bestseller which created a new literary genre of veterans writing about conflict. The book was adapted to film several times. Remarque's anti-war themes led to his condemnation by Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels as "unpatriotic". He was able to use his literary success and fame to relocate to Switzerland as a refugee, and to the United States, where he became a naturalized citizen.
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- Full name: Erich Maria Remarque
- Born: 1898-06-22
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q47293
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Who is Erich Maria Remarque?
Erich Maria Remarque (; German: [ˈeːʁɪç maˈʁiːa ʁəˈmaʁk] ; born Erich Paul Remark; 22 June 1898 – 25 September 1970) was a German novelist.
What nationality is Erich Maria Remarque?
Erich Maria Remarque is United States.
When was Erich Maria Remarque born?
Erich Maria Remarque was born on 1898-06-22.
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