A cosmopolitan, a lover, a passionate critic of his time – the magnificent biography of Erich Maria Remarque has created an impressive portrait of the morals of his era, similar to that of Emile Zola, a period marked by war, terror, displacement, violence, and lies, where human values and qualities, love and friendship, were constantly under threat. Remarque's life was shaped by political circumstances, but also by wealth, countless affairs, and alcohol. The renowned journalist and author Wilhelm von Sternburg has published the first comprehensive biography of this author, whose books have been released in millions of copies and often adapted into films.