02579cam a22003613u 4500 66344 UtSlPG 20260610134530.0 m cr n 260607r20211922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PH Tormay, Cécile, 1876-1937 A régi ház. English The Old House: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-09-19 Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Old House: A Novel" by Cécile Tormay is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces Christopher Ulwing, a master builder deeply tied to his family's legacy and the evolving city around him. As he navigates his ambitions, familial relationships, and the impact of societal changes, the story explores themes of heritage, progress, and personal conflict amidst the backdrop of a changing world. The beginning of the novel sets a vivid scene with a winter evening in Pest, Hungary, where Christopher Ulwing arrives at his newly constructed house, which symbolizes both a personal and communal achievement. As Christopher interacts with his family, including his son John Hubert and their dedicated servant, the opening captures a blend of nostalgia and the burdens of expectation. His thoughts drift to the history of his family, shaping the essence of his identity. The domestic life is interwoven with the broader context of socio-political transformations and local events, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead for both Ulwing and the community he is a part of, ultimately foreshadowing the trials that will challenge his convictions and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Robert M. McBride & Company, 1922 Women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction Families -- Fiction Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English Torday, Emil, 1875-1931 https://archive.org/details/oldhousenovel00tormiala/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66344 107166 107166