Arch of Triumph

The novel *Arch of Triumph* is one of Erich Maria Remarque’s most famous works, written in 1945. The action takes place in Paris on the eve of World War II. The main character is Ravic, a German surgeon and refugee hiding from the Nazi regime. The narrative centers on the love story of Ravic and Joan Madou, as well as his encounter with Haake, the Gestapo officer who tortured him in Germany. The novel explores themes of love, revenge, exile, and survival during difficult historical times.