All Quiet on the Western Front (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

Erich Maria Remarque (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764586718 | ISBN-13: 978-0764586712 | Publication Date: January 3, 2001 | Edition: 1

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on All Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria Remarque takes you inside the gruesome realities of World War I through the eyes of Paul Baumer, a sensitive teenager and typical infantryman in the German army.

This study guide will help you begin to consider how Remarque's views on war might relate to modern-day conflicts. You'll also gain insight into the life and cultural background of the author. Other features that help you study include

• Character analyses of major players
• A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
• Critical essays
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

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About the Author

Susan Van Kirk holds a B.A. from Knox College and on M.Ed. from the University of Illinois. She has taught English for 30 years in Monmouth, Illinois.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 1 edition (January 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764586718
• ISBN-13: 978-0764586712
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Cliffs Notes on All Quiet on the Western Front, August 5, 2009

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bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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I have to admit that I read the Cliff Notes after I read the book twice and saw all three movies. However, the notes are still helped with understanding points that were not previously stresses. Knowing more about the Author helps in see why he chose the perspective. Keep in mind that any conclusions drawn in the notes are those of Sudan Van Kirk. After reading this supplement you may want to re read the book. The notes include:
. Life and Background of the Author
. Genera; Plot summary
. Remarque's Introductory Note
. Critical Commentaries
. Remarque's Style
. Remarque as a Social Critic
. Character Analyses
. Questions for Review
"He fell in October 1918, on a day that was so quiet and still on the whole front, that the army report confined itself to the single sentence: All quiet on the western Front."

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, December 4, 2011

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