1. Erich Maria Remarque 1898-1970

2. Early Life  Born on July 22, 1898  Born in Osnabruck, Germany  Began writing at age 16  Attend University of Munster for a short time  Enlisted in the German Army at 18  Sent to the Western Front

3. Famous Works  First Book: All Quiet on the Western Front (1929) his most famous  Sequel to AQWF: The Road Back (1931)  Three Comrades (1936)  Arch of Triumph (1945)  The Black Obelisk (1956)

4. Late Life  Married and divorced twice to same woman  Wife: Jutta Ilse Ingeborg Ellen Zambona  Lost German Citizenship after writing AQWF  Books banned by the Nazi’s  After War live in Germany, USA, and Switzerland, where he died.

5. Fun Facts!  Erich was the only son out of three children  Family moved at least 11 times during his childhood.  During the war, the Nazis claimed he was a French Jew with the last name of Kramer.  After war worked as a teacher, press reader, teacher, salesman, and a racecar driver.  Once played piano at an insane asylum.

6. The End!!  By:  Caroline Blue  Megan Early  Dominic Cataldo  David Schena  Other Resources  www.goodreads.com/search?query=Erich+Maria+Remarque