Ernst Jünger (March 29, 1895–February 17, 1998) was a highly decorated German soldier, author, poet and philosopher. He received both the Iron Cross 1st Class and the Pour le Mérit...view moreErnst Jünger (March 29, 1895–February 17, 1998) was a highly decorated German soldier, author, poet and philosopher. He received both the Iron Cross 1st Class and the Pour le Mérite, one of the highest orders of merit in the Kingdom of Prussia, for his actions during World War I. Jünger later served in the German Army in an administrative role in Paris during World War II. Although The Storm of Steel is his most famous book, which he often revisited, he produced other notable works in Eumeswil, On Pain, and The Worker, among many others. Jünger was an atheist for most of his life, though during his later years he converted to Catholicism.view less