Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country
Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998464
Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1930s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country by Erich Maria Remarque follows the life of a German refugee and surgeon, Ravic, in pre-World War II Paris. As an undocumented immigrant, Ravic navigates love, survival, and identity against the backdrop of impending war and personal turmoil.
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Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country by Erich Maria Remarque is lauded for its vivid depiction of pre-WWII Paris and its emotionally complex characters. Critics praise its haunting prose and deep exploration of exile and identity. However, some find its pacing slow and its tone overly melancholic. Overall, a compelling read for historical fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country?
Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country by Erich Maria Remarque will captivate readers who appreciate historical fiction, emotional depth, and complex characters. Fans of A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will find similar themes of war, love, and resilience.
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Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country was first published in 1945, written by Erich Maria Remarque, a German novelist best known for his earlier work, All Quiet on the Western Front.
The novel was adapted into a film twice: a 1948 version starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer, and a 1984 television film featuring Anthony Hopkins and Lesley-Anne Down.
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Erich Maria Remarque drew from his own experiences as a stateless person during the rise of Nazi Germany to develop the themes of exile and identity found in Arch of Triumph.
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1930s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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