Arch of Triumph [Paperback]

Erich Maria Remarque (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 19, 1945

The author of All Quiet on the Western Front writes about Russian emigrants life in decadent Paris before WW2.

Editorial Reviews

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Inside Flap

ARCH OF TRIUMPH

It is 1939. Despite a law banning him from performing surgery, Ravic--a German doctor and refugee living in Paris--has been treating some of the city's most elite citizens for two years on the behalf of two less-than-skillful French physicians.

Forbidden to return to his own country, and dodging the everyday dangers of jail and deportation, Ravic manages to hang on--all the while searching for the Nazi who tortured him back in Germany. And though he's given up on the possibility of love, life has a curious way of taking a turn for the romantic, even during the worst of times. . . . --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Simon Publications (December 19, 1945)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931313644
• ISBN-13: 978-1931313643
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,809,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarque at his best!, May 17, 2001

By 

Isak (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arch of Triumph (Paperback)

This is not intended for those of you who have never heard of Erich Maria Remarque. For the unfortunate ones who haven't come across any of his books, or were forced to read "All Quiet On The Western Front" as a homework assignment, you have been deprived of one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. After attaining any acknowlegement for any written work, writters tend to shift toward the more abstract and try to write something more profound then any of us 'Pleasure Readers' ever intended on reading. Remraque stays true to his roots, whether it is "Three Commrades", or this, "Arch Of Triumph", he keeps the balance between constructive conversation, 'page turning' story telling, and poetic descriptions that will forever be imprinted in our minds. Arch of Triumph is set in Paris during the late 1930's. Europe was on the road to recovering from the first Warld War and lurking was the air of the 2nd. Germans opossed to the new political views that ruled Germany fled anywhere refuge could be found. Ravic once an accomplished surgeon in Germany found himself in Paris, with no visa or passport. As an illegal refugee he had no rights to practice his profession in France and was forced to work underground performing surgeries illegaly. Paris, synonomous with elegance, good food, brothels, love,(at least in fiction) is described so beautifully in the eyes of Ravic that by the middle of the book I can swear I've been to Paris. Love, friendship, danger, philosophy they all have their places in this book. Without giving away too much I will cut it here and urge anyone who appreciates any of the above topics to read this book and find bliss in humanity and its simplicity put into words.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You feel like have been in Paris after reading this book, December 27, 1999

By 

Petrit Ndrio (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arch of Triumph (Paperback)

It is true. Remarque's detailed and romantic style of describing Paris makes the book, even today a powerful guide to visit and enjoy Paris. It is a wonderful book to be recommended to someone who planes to visit Paris or surprise with a Calvados drink someone that had red the book. Also, dialogues Ravic-Joan and Morosow-Ravic are so powerful that doubtlessly make this book exceptionally enjoying and the story immortal.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When all you have is love..., March 13, 1999

By 

Hanna Hiiesalu ([e-mail]) (Tallinn, Estonia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arch of Triumph (Paperback)

One of the best books I've ever read and a true Remarque. Showing how love can suddenly bring a person back to life, provide a function for living. Telling about finding a way to rid oneself of the burden of past, without having to forget it. Bigtime recommendtion.