Books by Erich Maria Remarque in PDF or EPUB

Erich Maria Remarque (1898–1970) was a German novelist whose work drew on his service in World War I to portray the human cost of modern conflict. His clear, unsentimental style and moral urgency made him one of the twentieth century’s most widely read antiwar writers, best known for his landmark novel All Quiet on the Western Front.

As of January 1, 2025, All Quiet on the Western Front has entered the U.S. public domain. This includes the 1929 English translation, allowing American readers free access to Remarque’s searing portrait of trench life, comradeship, disillusionment, and survival. The novel’s enduring power lies in its unflinching critique of militarism and its focus on ordinary soldiers caught in extraordinary violence.

Remarque’s earlier work also offers insight into his development as a writer. His debut novel Die Traumbude (1920) reveals the youthful, introspective voice that precedes his war novels. Some early stories and journalism from the 1920 show the seeds of his later themes—loss, memory, and moral reckoning.