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Opposite Attraction: The Lives of Erich Maria Remarque and Paulette Goddard
In the first biography of the author of All Quiet on the Western Front and the legendary star of Modern Times, Gilbert follows Remarque and Goddard as their lives move toward each other, brilliantly evoking these very different but dramatic personalities. Includes never-before-published excerpts from letters and diaries. Photos.
540 pages, Hardcover
First published June 13, 1995
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April 29, 2009
A bit heavy-going at times, but still very interesting.
May 22, 2011
2 w 1, czyli biografia Ericha Marii Remarque'a i Paulette Goddard.
Książka omawia oba życiorysy, przez co zajmuję się tylko ważniejszymi faktami i wiele pomija, skupiając się bardziej na omówieniu zdarzeń dotyczących obojga bohaterów.
Raczej tylko dla fanów Remarque'a, Goddard lub ich obojga. Dla niezainteresowanych będzie raczej ciężka do przebrnięcia.
Osobiście sięgnęłam po nią, gdyż uwielbiam twórczość Remarka. I trzeba przyznać, że jestem usatysfakcjonowane, gdyż w książce przytoczone wiele fragmentów jego listów, których dotąd nie znałam. ;)
Książka omawia oba życiorysy, przez co zajmuję się tylko ważniejszymi faktami i wiele pomija, skupiając się bardziej na omówieniu zdarzeń dotyczących obojga bohaterów.
Raczej tylko dla fanów Remarque'a, Goddard lub ich obojga. Dla niezainteresowanych będzie raczej ciężka do przebrnięcia.
Osobiście sięgnęłam po nią, gdyż uwielbiam twórczość Remarka. I trzeba przyznać, że jestem usatysfakcjonowane, gdyż w książce przytoczone wiele fragmentów jego listów, których dotąd nie znałam. ;)
April 23, 2024
The Remarque Institute at NYU has a particular interest in the themes of dissidence, exile, and pacifism is a tribute to Remarque and a reflection of the trajectory of his life, the circumstances under which he worked, and the themes with which his most famous literary works are concerned. The Institute exists because of Paulette Goddard Remarque. I don't understand why the writer chose not be supportive of her generosity, without it, this book would not exist.
What was missing for me was more information about how EMR prepared the research for his books. He was a beautiful man and I love his work. He was a lapsed Catholic, I found out at the end of the book, I would have like to know more about his beliefs and why he gave up Catholicism.
Paulette Goddard was remarkable and spectacular.
One needs a deep interest in EMR to get into this, I would have appreciated some finer editing with regard to their personal letters.
What was missing for me was more information about how EMR prepared the research for his books. He was a beautiful man and I love his work. He was a lapsed Catholic, I found out at the end of the book, I would have like to know more about his beliefs and why he gave up Catholicism.
Paulette Goddard was remarkable and spectacular.
One needs a deep interest in EMR to get into this, I would have appreciated some finer editing with regard to their personal letters.
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