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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
De hade kommit till toppen af den högsta bergsknallen och slogo sig ner
i en solig klyfta, der marken var klädd med varmt, förtorkadt gräs. Han
lade sig med afsigt icke alltför nära för att icke skrämma och för att
bättre kunna iakttaga henne.

»», sade han, »här är ju skönt, inte sant? Och vi äro ensamma och
ingen skall störa oss. Hvad ska' vi  finna ?»

»Ja, hvad tycker ni?»

»Jag är helt och hållet till er disposition.»

»Tack. Men för tillfället har jag intet bruk för erDe sågo  hvarandra, ytterst likgiltigt, men med hemlig nyfikenhet,
medan de vexlade dessa repliker.

»Ska' vi leka--hva? Leka med ord menar jag.--Vill ni det? Ta
sällskapsjargonen fram? Vara kvicka, laga paradoxer?»--Han höll sig ännu
i den lindrigt sarkastiska tonen, men der var en underström af något
annat, som hon hade mycket fint öra för och genast uppfattade. »Nu
kommer det», tänkte hon. Hon svarade icke.

»Åhnej, det är ju sista eftermiddagen. Sista eftermiddagen af en vacker
sommar.  blir man gerna en smula sentimental--inteHan flyttade sig några tum närmare--. dock icke mer än att afståndet
emellan dem ännu var ganska respektabelt.--»Ska vi vara en smula
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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

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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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