Erich Maria Remarque, author of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’, died on 25 September 1970.
To remember his life and writing, we thought we’d post this newspaper review from 1929 of his famous anti-war novel, and also a newspaper advert for the same book.
The Archive contains scores of interesting news stories about Erich Maria Remarque and ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ – to find these stories, just do a ‘Phrase Search’ for his name or the book title.
Western Daily Press – Monday 24 June 1929
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http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000264/19290624/006/0003
Western Daily Press – Wednesday 17 July 1929
Image © Northcliffe Media Limited. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000264/19290717/179/0011
