All Quiet on the Western Front by by Erich Maria Remarque (German 1929) A group of school boys desperate to join the German army at the outbreak of the First World War for a great adventure. Spured on by their school master. They discover the horrors of war all too soon. As in many war novels the character discovers on returning home on leave that the view of war of the people back home and the reality are far removed from one another and that he does not belong there any more. The novel gives a vivid account of the physical and mental horror of war. Wriiten in 1929 between the war it is an antiwar book and written at a time when the world was starting the descent into the Second World War.

Nominated by: scoupe (http://mostinfluentialbooks.com/member_profile_member.php?id=82)

Presenter: Peter
Commenter: Volunteer needed

Date: 8 August 2012
Time: 19:15 sharp

Format:
1. Members introduction (5 minutes)
2. Club demography (2 minutes)
3. Introducing interesting books (5 minutes)
4. Brief introduction of next book (2 minutes)
5. Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
– A brief history of author’s life
– A short summary of the book
– Main/new ideas that the book brought to the society at the time that it was written
– What were the major implications/reactions at the time that it was written?
– What are the major implications on our daily lives (if any)?
6. Group discussion led by the commentator (45-60 minutes), member’s personal view about the book, opposing ideas.

At the end of the meeting, a group of us goes to a bar nearby for a drink, everyone is welcome to join.

Venue: Librairie-café Les Recyclables: 53, rue de Carouge, Genève
Tram 12/13 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Augustin,
Bus 1/4/44 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Plainpalais,
Parking vélo devant l'arcade,
Parking voiture sous le centre commercial Plainpalais-centre

Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting!

Look forward to see you all!

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