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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
skummar hvitt der de sänkas; och långt sedan ångbåten gått förbi, kokar
det och sjuder i en lång, strimma, hvit som mjölk, lik vintergatan en
frostklar natt, men med en drömfin nyans i grönt.

Himlen är grå i färgen och hänger lågt. Mörka skyar jaga hvarandra i
feberaktig strid för tillvaron: lefvande väsen, vexlande former. De
slitas i sär och byltas ihop och stormen piskar dem fram; de svepa kring
masttopparne, trasas sönder i flakor och svinna hän i luften.

Österut höjer sig Hallands kust terrassformigt i böljande linier; de
närmaste klipporna röda och grå, med alla granitens schatteringar af
mossor, lavar, remnor och springor, sedan dimmigare och dimmigare ända
till de högstaj afsatserna, som lysa himmelsblå mot den gråa himlen.

Vesterut ligger hafvet öppet. Derborta har ovädret koncentrerat sig i en
tjock, grumligt violett molnvägg, som kantar horisonten. Bakom dess
tunga draperi står solen och glöder. Man skönjer den som en svag
skiftning i ljust, en rundel utan konturer, speglad i den mörka
vattenytan som ett nästan omärkligt skimmer.

Höga, raka och stela teckna sig Nidingarnes fyrtorn mot luften; två
träsoldater med runda, svarfvade kroppar och små hufvud, i hvilka ögonen
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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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