Poetic Thanatology of the Novel by E.M. Remarque "Life on Loan or Heaven Knows no Favorites"

The presented work examines the thanatological motifs in of German writer E.M. Remarque. influence historical events is assumed not only on plot and ideological levels novel, but also figurative. hypothesis about tendency Remarque to widespread use images traditionally associated with death put forward proved. aim prove author's special understanding theme its realization novel by "Life loan or Heaven knows no favorites". object study a Remark's representation category place literature "lost generation". novelty research lies fact that authors present new interpretation title connection original belonging characters afterlife. main content analysis poetical novel; motives, mythologems are analyzed at ideological-thematic, plot, character, space-time genre levels; citation examples given for various connotations each character Special attention paid phenomenon semantic substitution real definition concept life an antonymic one. In conclusion, role compositional level revealed.