Erich Maria Remarque’s novel, *The Black Obelisk*, tells the story of post-war Germany in the 1920s, a time of severe inflation and social upheaval. The protagonist, Ludwig Bodmer, works at a gravestone sales firm while simultaneously facing various life difficulties and moral dilemmas. The work deeply explores themes of survival, the search for meaning in life, and human relationships against the backdrop of a society shattered by war.