War and Its Impact:
* All Quiet on the Western Front (1929) by Erich Maria Remarque: Considered one of the most powerful anti-war novels, it tells the story of Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier, and his experiences on the Western Front.
* The Red One (1925) by Winifred Holtby: A stark and poignant novel about a young woman's love for a man in the trenches, offering a female perspective on the war's impact.
* A Farewell to Arms (1929) by Ernest Hemingway: A semi-autobiographical novel following an American ambulance driver and his love affair with a British nurse during the war in Italy.
* The Good Soldier Švejk (1923) by Jaroslav Hašek: A satirical novel about a naive, but ultimately subversive, Czech soldier who is a master of avoiding duty.
The Home Front and Society:
* The Great Gatsby (1925) by F. Scott Fitzgerald: While not directly about the war, it captures the disillusionment and moral ambiguity of the "Jazz Age" that followed the conflict.
* Regeneration (1997) by Pat Barker: Set in a British military hospital, this novel focuses on the psychological impact of war on soldiers and the attempts to treat shell shock.
Other Notable Novels:
* Birdsong (1993) by Sebastian Faulks: A love story set against the backdrop of the war, focusing on a young Englishman's experiences in the trenches.
* Journey to the End of Night (1932) by Louis-Ferdinand Céline: A bleak and cynical novel about a French soldier's experiences in the war, exploring themes of alienation and absurdity.
* The Last Post (1960) by James Aldridge: An Australian soldier's story about his wartime experiences and the aftermath of the war.
* For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940) by Ernest Hemingway: Though set during the Spanish Civil War, it explores similar themes of war, loss, and human resilience.
This list only scratches the surface of the vast literature about World War 1. Many other novels, memoirs, and historical accounts offer valuable insights into the war and its enduring impact.