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A compelling set of short stories from the author of World War I
classic, All Quiet on the Western Front German-American novelist
Erich Maria Remarque captured the emotional anguish of a generation
in his World War I masterpiece, All Quiet on the Western Front, as
well as in an impressive selection of novels, plays, and short
stories. This exquisite collection revives Remarque's unforgettable
voice, presenting a series of short stories that have long ago
faded from public memory. From the haunting description of an
abandoned battlefield to the pain of losing a loved one in the war
to soldiers' struggles with what we now recognize as PTSD, the
stories offer an unflinching glimpse into the physical, emotional,
and even spiritual implications of World War I. In this collection,
we follow the trials of naive war widow Annette Stoll, reflect on
the power of small acts of kindness toward a dying soldier, and
join Johann Bartok, a weary prisoner of war, in his struggle to
reunite with his wife. Although a century has passed since the end
of the Great War, Remarque's writing offers a timeless reflection
on the many costs of war. Eight Stories offers a beautiful tribute
to the pain that war inflicts on soldiers and civilians alike, and
resurrects the work of a master author whose legacy - like the war
itself - will endure for generations to come.
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