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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
»Ja, men _man_ skulle nästan inte tro det, när man ser hur spårlöst ditt
sexveckors uppehåll i Paris gått förbi.»

»Es ist die alte Geschichte: räfven och rönnbären.--Men kan du vigga
mig en tia ska' jag se till att ursäkta dig.»

»Inte ett öre! Vore min mamma inte  stilig skulle jag vigga af henne
sjelf.»

»Hon ser ut som en spanjorska.»

»Jaha, och du ser ut som en--» han kunde icke finna rätta ordet i
hast.

Den andre reste sig upp.

»Fundera  saken  länge tills vi råkas. Jag viker bord i foyernDe två nickade åt hvarandra och gästen försvann.--

Följande kväll vid åttatiden gick Wille Zimmermann öfver en liten illa
stenlagd gård, steg upp för en stentrappa och ringde  hos sin mor.
Mulattskan öppnade.

»Frun är deruppe», sade hon  sin brutna svenska i det hon sträckte sig
in och tog en lampa  köksbordet. »Jag vill  före och visa vägenWille följde efter henne med en känsla af tvång och obehag. Han skulle
helst velat ha en anledning att vända om.

Mulattskan slog upp dörren till ett upplyst rum och lunkade sedan med
sina mjuka klumpiga steg nedför trappan igen, till sina egna regioner.
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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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