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Modern is a novel by Victoria Benedictsson, published in 1883. It is a naturalistic novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and the human condition. The novel is considered to be a part of Benedictsson’s late, naturalistic period.

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Modern
öfver honom. Han vände sig om i dörren och gick åter fram emot henne.

»Och du sjelfsade han. »Blir du i sta'n hela sommaren?»

»Det tror jag nog. Jag har rest tillräckligt i mina dagar.»

»Du skulle åtminstone lägga dig  landet nånstans ute i skärgården.»

»Nej. Jag har det bättre härHan stod ett ögonblick tveksam. Han hade en känsla som om han glömt
något, han borde säga och han ansträngde sig fåfängt med att utgrunda
hvad det var.  vände han sig hastigt om, med en nick till farväl.--

 aftonen vid niotiden medan hon låg  sin chäslong och hvilade ut
efter dagens arbete, blef hon behagligt öfverraskad af att höra hans
steg i entréen. Men när han kom in såg hon strax  hans uppsyn att hans
besök måste ha någon annan grund än blott sonlig längtan att tillbringa
sista aftonen före skilsmessan i sin mors sällskap.

Han ryckte också utan preludier fram med hvad han hade  hjertat. Det
var naturligtvis om pengarne. Han ville säga det rentut: han skulle
troligen komma att känna detta som ett band och den känslan skulle
hädanefter göra honom ännu mer reserverad. Detta hade han ansett sig ha
en viss skyldighet att  förhand underrätta henne om.
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Why 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!

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– Jack Kerouac

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