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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
förhoppning att möjligen kunna träffa fröken Hagberg redan  denna
tidiga timma. Han intalade sig att hon naturligtvis måste stiga tidigt
upp för att packa och att hon dervid säkerligen skulle känna längtan att
taga afsked med den förtjusande ramen till deras vackra lilla
sommaridyll; han lyckades lefva sig  fullkomligt in i denna
föreställning att han slutligen var alldeles öfvertygad om att han
skulle möta henne.

Han ströfvade länge omkring dernere vid stranden, gick  badhusbron der
hans ensamma steg gåfvo eko och kände sig helt förvånad öfver att ingen
liten bleksjuk fröken syntes till. Den enda lefvande varelse han mötte
var alle-Hare, som kom traskande öfver gruset  sina breda tofflor och
med synbar förvåning helsade den fordne festdiktaren, som man icke var
van vid att se  denna tid af dagen.

William beslöt sig tillsist för att  och rifva Pelle upp ur bädden.
Men Pelle--sjusofvaren--var redan utgången.

En halftimma derefter såg William en skymt af honom; men han var icke
ensam, han hade i sitt sällskap en liten fröken i mörkblå resdrägt och
de vandrade tillsammans utåt vägen. Han kunde se  deras steg, att de
voro belåtna med tillvaron.
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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!

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– Jack Kerouac

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