The Road to the Open

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Set in early 20th-century Vienna, this novel explores the complexities of personal freedom and societal constraints through the journey of its characters. It delves into themes of love, identity, and the struggle for autonomy against the backdrop of a changing society. Arthur Schnitzler, renowned for his sharp insights into human relationships, crafts a narrative that reflects the tensions between desire and duty, making it a significant work within his limited novelistic repertoire.