| Author |
Schnitzler, Arthur, 1862-1931 |
| Translator |
Samuel, Horace Barnett, 1883-1950 |
| Uniform Title |
Der Weg ins Freie. English
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| Title |
The Road to the Open
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ema Majhut and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"The Road to the Open" by Arthur Schnitzler is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around George von Wergenthin, a young man grappling with the recent death of his father and his direction in life. The narrative explores themes of grief, nostalgia, and the complexities of human relationships in a society marked by social status and personal aspirations. The opening of the novel establishes George's emotional state as he reflects on his father's passing while dining alone. He wanders through memories of their last conversations and the impact of his familial past on his present. As he sorts through old family documents, he is struck by a sense of both loss and possibility; George contemplates his music and relationships, particularly with Anna Rosner. His chance encounters with friends and prospective romantic interests paint a picture of a complex social milieu filled with intrigue and expectation, setting the stage for George’s personal journey towards self-discovery and openness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Middle class -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Vienna (Austria) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Jews -- Austria -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Antisemitism -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45895 |
| Release Date |
Jun 6, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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