)This novel was first translated into English in 1913 by Horace Barnett Samuel (1883-1950)

The principal character of "Der Weg ins Freie" is the aristocratic young composer Georg von Wergenthin-Recco who has talent but lacks the drive to get down to work, and spends most of his time socializing with members of the assimilationist, artistically sensitive Jewish bourgeoisie of Vienna and other non-Jews like himself who enjoy their company.