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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.

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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
Hagberg.

William smålog.

»-å. Hvilken ära för författaren!»

»Det hjelper alltid  afsättningen när herr Zimmermann kommer. I fjol
sålde jag inte ett enda exemplarWilliam köpte ett exemplar af moderns Resebilder och de gingo vidare hän
emot badhusparken,

»Jo, ni är mig en fin liten fröken», sade han  de kommit utan
hörhåll.

Hon brast i skratt. Hon hade alltifrån början låtsat som om hon utmärkt
väl kände till William Zimmermanns literära produktion.

»Hvad vill ni jag skulle säga? Jag vet ju hur fåfänga herrar författare
äro.»

»Än sen? Hvem har bedt er fjeska för min fåfänga?»

»Det roade mig nu.»

»Och man ska' göra allt hvad som roar en?»

»Ja.»

»Det ska' jag komma ihågDe satte sig  en soffa midtför springvattnet med guldbollarne; han
frågade henne om hon läst moderns bok.

»Ja, naturligtvis.»

» samma sätt som ni hade läst minHon skrattade; men svarade icke.

»Jag köpte denhär för att ge er den; men om ni redan läst den  . . .»
han räckte den till hälften fram och hon tog emot den med en liten nick
och ett ogeneradt, skrattsjukt ögonkast som tycktes säga: herregud, kan
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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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