"The Complaints of a Young Man" is a frank and emotional book by the Austrian writer Karl Ehrenstein, in which the main character tries to understand himself and the world around him. A solid combination of philosophical considerations and the internal struggle between the desire to find one's place in society and the fear of one's own abilities makes this book a real literary treasure. "The Complaints of a Young Man" is not only the story of one life, but also a look at modern times through the prism of the main character's inner spiritual struggle.