Write as |
Practice your writing by typing out classic literature. This method not only enhances your understanding of rhythm, structure, and nuances but also connects you deeply with the timeless flow of literary history.This is a BETA version.
Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag Vol. 1
by Louisa May Alcott
Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag Vol. 1 is a collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1868. It is a collection of stories for children that explore themes of adventure, family, and the human condition.
biggest boy, who sat astride of a chair, and stared at the harp with round eyes. 'I'll ask mamma,' said Rose; and away she went into the dining-room close by. As the door opened, Tessa saw what looked to her like a fairy feast,--all silver mugs and flowery plates and oranges and nuts and rosy wine in tall glass pitchers, and smoking dishes that smelt so deliciously she could not restrain a little sniff of satisfaction. 'Are you hungry?' asked the boy, in a grand tone. 'Yes, sir,' meekly answered Tessa. 'I say, mamma; she wants something to eat. Can I give her an orange?' called the boy, prancing away into the splendid room, quite like a fairy prince, Tessa thought. A plump motherly lady came out and looked at Tessa, asked a few questions, and then told her to come to-morrow with Ranza, and they would see what could be done. Tessa clapped her hands for joy,--she didn't mind the chilblains now,--and Tommo played a lively march, he was so pleased. 'Will you come, too, and bring your harp? You shall be paid, and shall have something from the tree, likewise,' said the motherly lady, who liked what Tessa gratefully told about his kindness to her.
Other classics
Hjalmar Söderberg
Förvillelser
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Cranford
Marcel Proust
Swann's Way
Ernest Hemingway
In Our Time
Victoria Benedictsson
Modern
August Strindberg
Röda Rummet
Jane Austen
Emma
Franz Kafka
The Metamorphosis
August Strindberg
Inferno
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Crime and Punishment
William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet
Virginia Woolf
Mrs. Dalloway
F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby
Mary Shelley
Frankenstein
Emily Brontë
Wuthering Heights
Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Lewis Carroll
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Marcel Proust
Within a Budding Grove
Henry David Thoreau
Walden
Herman Melville
Moby-Dick; or, The WhaleWhy Type a Masterpiece?
Typing out classical literature is not just an exercise in patience; it's a deeply immersive way to understand the rhythm, structure, and nuances of great writing. By manually reproducing the works of renowned authors, you engage with the text on a level that reading alone cannot offer. This method allows you to feel the flow of sentences, the choice of words, and the intricate construction of paragraphs that make these works timeless.
Style is a very simple matter; it is all rhythm. Once you get that, you can't use the wrong words.
– Virginia Woolf
literati is a unique platform where writers can select from a vast collection of public domain classics to type out. This practice is akin to a musician playing pieces by the masters to internalize the elements of composition and performance. Just as the musician learns the subtleties of each note and chord, the writer learns the power of each word and sentence.
Prose is like hair; it shines with combing.
– Gustave Flaubert
Engaging directly with masterpieces allows writers to absorb the rhythm of the text, the ebb and flow of its pacing, and the beauty of its imagery. It cultivates an appreciation for the craft of writing and provides invaluable lessons in how to construct compelling narratives, develop characters, and evoke emotions in readers. Happy typing!
The only truth is music.
– Jack Kerouac