EN
Novel

Shadows in Paradise

ger. Schatten im Paradies · 1971
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Interesting Facts

  • The book tells the story of German émigrés who fled to the United States during World War II.
  • The main character, Robert Ross, is a journalist and art historian trying to start a new life in New York.
  • Remarque addresses the theme of internal struggle and the search for life's meaning in the context of emigration and war.
  • One of the central themes is love and the relationships between characters who seek solace and support in each other.
  • The book was written in the post-war years but was published only after the author's death.
  • Remarque uses autobiographical elements, as he himself was forced to leave Germany and emigrate to the United States.
Shadows in Paradise
Date of publication: 5 September 2024
Last updated: 27 September 2024
———Original titleger. Schatten im Paradies · 1971
Genre: Novel