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The Old Room

By Carl Ewald

The Old Room

By Carl Ewald

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The old room examines the intimate space where emotional contradiction, tradition, and personal longing intersect. Centered on a lavish, closed-off chamber within a household, the narrative uses this setting as both a literal and symbolic stage for deeper psychological conflicts. The richly adorned room becomes the environment where private thought confronts social expectation, a silent witness to the unraveling of closeness. The couple at the heart of the story struggles with the weight of appearances, the rules of propriety, and the tension between companionship and solitude. Their preparations for a formal evening occasion become a subtle reflection of a larger, unspoken divide where communication is restrained and genuine desire is obscured by obligation. The space they inhabit reflects a preserved past that no longer fits comfortably in their present, turning shared silence into a defining force in their lives. The room itself becomes a metaphor for a relationship bound by tradition and ritual, where authenticity is gradually eclipsed by distance. The story does not hinge on external action, but on emotional nuance, illustrating the fragility of connection shaped by inherited values.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
132
Release Date:
2025-06-01
Publication Date:
2025-06-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371463546
ISBN13:
9789371463546
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
177 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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