Quick Facts About Erich Maria Remarque
- Born
- June 22, 1898
- Died
- September 25, 1970
- Nationality
- Germany
- Profession
- Writer
- Notable works
- Im Westen nichts Neues
- Known for
- The Road Back, All Quiet on the Western Front, Spark of Life, Shadows in Paradise, The Dream Room
- Spouse
- Ilse Jutta Zambona
About Erich Maria Remarque
His anti‑war themes angered Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, who called him “unpatriotic.” After the book’s success, Remarque moved to Switzerland as a refugee and later emigrated to the United States, where he became a naturalized citizen.
