Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This volume explores the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque; the treatment of war in his World War I classic All Quiet on the Western Front, including debates about its effectiveness as an antiwar novel and whether it was intended as a pacificist work;; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car