The Ewald, Carl 1856-1908 creator Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander 1865-1921 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Old Room" by Carl Ewald is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds within the confines of a mysterious and grand room in a home, primarily focusing on the intertwined lives of its owners, Cordt and his wife, Fru Adelheid. The book explores themes of love, marriage, and the complexities of emotional intimacy, reflecting on how personal desires can conflict with societal expectations. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the titular room, a richly decorated chamber that serves as a secret and sacred space for the couple. This opening portion sets a tone of introspection, revealing the struggles within Cordt and Adelheid's marriage as they navigate their feelings about love, fidelity, and societal roles. As they prepare for an evening out, tension arises between their desires for independence and the bonds of their relationship. The vivid descriptions of the room emphasize its significance as both a physical and symbolic space for the couple, illustrating their inner conflicts and the weight of tradition on their modern lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-08-08 Produced by D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Danish fiction -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62883 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62883 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134441.0 62883