World+Literature+Proposal+-+All+Quiet+on+the+Western+Frontier

= All Quiet on the Western Frontier =

==== __All Quiet on the Western Frontier__ by Erich Maria Remarque had caught my interest while I was in the library. Erich Maria Remarque was born in Germany, while living in America for most of his life. The book also takes places in Germany during World War I. For the past two years friends and teachers have been mentioning and recommending this book, saying that it is a “must read.” Furthermore, I wanted to gain some more information on World War I, which is the setting of this book. I have read some books about wars, such as __My Brother Sam is Dead__ by James Lincoln, or __The Diary of Anne Frank__. I expect this book to be interesting, since I find books on wars very enjoyable to read. They allow me to learn not only about the society of the time period, but the emotional feelings and endurance people must have in order to survive. ====

=The Alchemist =

As I was flipping through the pages of __All Quiet on the Western Frontier__ by Erich Maria Remarque, the book didn't seem to fit me. In other words, I was bored with the book and wanted to choose another with a shorter, manageable length, and a plot that moves quickly. __The Alchemist__ by Paulo Coelho was recommended to me by my mother, teachers and friends. Paulo Coelho was born in Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. His dream was to become a writer ever since, however, his parents were strongly against the thought. The book and his life are very much connected in terms of the morale of the story. The book takes place in Africa, which makes the whole story more interesting to read about. I have seen this book many times in people's houses and on the internet. After realizing it is another "must read" book, I decided to read and finish it by the end of this week. I have not read other books similar to this one, and therefore, am counting on reading __The Alchemist.__

