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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
Hon svarade att det i  fall icke kunde hjelpas. Hon hade handlat 
som hon för sin egen skull ansett sig böra handla; och hon fick försöka
att bära följderna.

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här känslan af att du gjort mig en tjenst; och denna skuldförnimmelse,
med dess alldeles ovilkorliga bismak af förpligtelse--du anar inte hur
ängsligt misstänksam den skall göra mig. I hvarje minsta närmande från
din sida skall jag se anspråk  tacksamhet och detta hjernspöke skall
drifva mig till den ena hänsynslösheten efter den andraHon blef märkbart blek, der hon låg och vecket mellan de svarta
ögonbrynen blef djupare än vanligt. I denna pannans sammandragning låg
der en dyster energi; men tonen i hvilken hon svarade, var utan klang.

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och han satt och betraktade hennes ansigte. Dess sorgfulla uttryck
gjorde honom ondt.

»Du tycker väl det är dumt af mig att tala om det här; men jag skulle ha
känt det som en slags brist  ärlighet att inte ha sagt det. Det är
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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!

The only truth is music.

– Jack Kerouac

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