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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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umgåtts med planen att låta dig veta hvar jag fans, fast det först nu
blir af.

För resten har jag ingenting särskildt att förtälja. Det bara kommer 
mig en lust--en stämning; och jag har mot vanan energi nog att sätta mig
till skrifbordet. Eljes är det alltid , att  länge stämningen vara,
gitter jag inte. Dels af maklighet, dels af en slags motvilja att slita
den i stycken. Det är för resten synd; det är slöseri med andens medel.
Som t.ex. när man ligger om natten och inte kan sofva. Hufvudet bränner
och ur hjernan myllrar tanke  tanke fram. Man borde tända ljus,  tag
i pennan och skrifva det ner allt.  rik jag vore, om jag gjort det!

--kanske det i alla fall dock inte går helt och hållet förloradt--men
_formen_, den vackra, luftiga formen återkommer aldrig precist sådan,
som den var. Det kostar åtminstone mycken andlig födslovånda när den
skall till verlden nästa gång.--Jag har varit här i fjorton dar. Jag
reste egentligen hit för att träffa en menniska, jag tyckte om. Det var
för resten en kvinna. Vi hade lekt sommarsaga i Lysekil och jag hade
fått reda  att hon skulle hit. , hon var också i sta'n, men vi
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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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