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Modern
by Victoria Benedictsson
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.
glödlamporna på Skeppsbron med blåaktigt sken--stora, gnistrande briljanter i ett jättehalsband. Till denna ensamma stadsdel, detta öfver klippan hängande hus trängde intet ljud från den rörliga verlden der nere; kvällen stod mörk och tyst, utan måne eller stjernor, men med en storstads hundratal af blinkande ögon, kalla och hjertlösa. Han såg ett ögonblick dit ner, men så vände han sig sakta om och fäste ögonen på sin mor. Hon stod orörlig som en staty, med armen upplyft för att hålla draperiet till sidan, och stirrade ut öfver staden. Han tyckte sig aldrig ha sett något så allvarligt som detta ansigte, hvars konturer kommo fram med en egendomlig skärpa i ljusskenet inifrån rummet. Hon var klädd i en sorgdrägt af medeltidssnitt, sliten i sömmarne och nästan trasig. Men den tog sig godt ut, trots vårdslösheten. Denna figur tycktes kunna bära upp allting. »Det är en ensamhet här, så djup att jag tycker hela huset skulle kunna glömmas bort som ett strandadt skeppsvrak, långt borta ifrån menniskor», sade hon i det de båda trädde tillbaka och hon lät draperiet falla ned.
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In Our TimeWhy 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