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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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»Dethär ser ju nästan ut som ett--hur är det det heter  danska?
'Stævnemöde.'»

»Tycker ni?»

»Ja. Det är sant--jag har hört att damer alltid bruka komma försent till
möten med unga herrar. Skulle ni inte för gammal bekantskaps skull vilja
göra mig den tjensten att tala om, hur pass mycket ni ämnar komma
försentsade han i skämtsam ton.

»Jag kommer alltid precist», skrattade hon.

»Alltid! En skön själs bekännelseWilliam Zimmermann var icke mycket af den farlige don-Juan, som fröken
Alma Hagberg inbillade sig. Hans lif hade varit fattigt  erotik, 
fattigt, att detta egentligen var hans första möte med en kvinna af hans
egen samhällsställning. Han motsåg det också med en lätt förklarlig
nyfikenhet, blandad med en skymt af ängslan att icke i denna nya
situation kunna spela sin roll  ett  öfverlägset sätt som han helst
önskade. Han var af naturen blyg och för att dölja detta naturlyte hade
han till dagligt bruk skaffat sig en jargon af ogerad fräckhet; men
härvidlag hade han en förnimmelse att den icke skulle kunna brukas och
han ansträngde sig fåfängt för att komma  det klara med, hvad slags
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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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