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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
plats som dervid blifvit ledig hade sonen naturligt nog kommit att
intaga. Med den intensitet i alla känslor, som var det centrala i hennes
natur, hade hon omfattat detta försummade och förfrusna barn; hon gick
 helt upp i sin kärlek till honom, att allt annat i verlden var henne
likgiltigt för  vidt som det icke  ett eller annat sätt stod i
relation till honom. All den sunda naturliga egoism, som under hennes
egen blomning förbrukats till näring åt hennes eget kraf att lefva och
vara lycklig, hade nu samlat sig till en djup fond af ömhet, hvarmed hon
sökte värna om sonens lif och lycka. Ty i detta lif bodde hennes eget
väsen och i detta unga blood hennes själs odödlighet.

Att hon stannat kvar i Stockholm kom sig af en fullständig likgiltighet
för hvar hon befann sig, när hon ändå icke kunde  vistas der han var.
Med sin skarpa instinkt kände hon, att _det_ var något som hon måste
försaka. Det skulle eljes hämna sig  deras förhållande och göra dess
lifsluft kvaf och instängd. Han skulle känna det som ett tryckande band
och slita sig lös.

Men hon hade också ett annat skäl att icke lemna hufvudstaden. Hon
visste alltför väl att det var farligt att vara borta. Der kunde hända
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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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