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Practice your writing by typing out classic literature. This method not only enhances your understanding of rhythm, structure, and nuances but also connects you deeply with the timeless flow of literary history.This is a BETA version.

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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
Hon gick fram till bordet i rummets midt, der en stor elegant hänglampa
från taket kastade sitt ljus nedåt. Hon började samla ihop de tyglappar
och bandstumpar, som hon strött omkring sig under arbetet.  tog hon
en stickstrumpa och slog sig ner vid bordet.

»Att du aldrig skickat mig dina noveller», sade hon småleende.

»Hvad skulle det tjena till. De handla endast om sådant som är dig
främmande: svenskt småstads-universitetslif. Du har lefvat derute, i den
stora fria verlden, och jag har setat fast i förhållanden, der allt lagt
an  att förkrympa. Här måste man antingen stanna i växten eller
förklaras fågelfri. Det kan du inte förstå.»

»Jag har läst novellerna.»

»När skulle du ha fått tid till detDet låg i tonen nästan en beskyllning för osanning, men hon låtsade icke
om det.

»I natt», svarade hon blott. Och  tystnade de båda för en stund.

»Egentligen är det underligt att jag har mera minne af pappa än af dig»,
sade han till sist.

»Nej, det är inte underligt. Alla barn afgudade honom. Han hade lika
lätt att vinna små som stora.»

»Jag var för outvecklad när jag sist såg honom för att kunna bilda mig
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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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