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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
rättvisa och det vill säkert säga, att jag måste vrida nacken af den.
Jag fruktar den blir ovanligt dålig. Men det rår ni inte för. Det är
tidens stora sjukdom att små fröknar nödvändigt ska' skrifva noveller
och proverb.

Men det ska' inte hindra mig från att personligen tycka ganska bra om
er. Tror jag.

Till sist kan jag inte neka mig nöjet att hänleda er uppmärksamhet 
att detta lilla bref _också_ kvantitativt innehåller mer än ert. Derför
ska' ni ge mig revanche i nästa,  ska' vi  också jämföra, hvilket af
de två, som innehåller mest förställning och förkonstling.

»Ska' det här va' ett brefsa' Pelle i går inne  operakaféet. »Det
liknar ju en kyss!»

»Fy sjutton», tänkte jag. Det var ett bref i samma format som detta. Men
det var till en jude, som lånat mig pangar.

Dethär kan ni ta' som ni vill. Det enda som retar mig, är att ni
härvidlag har hela »Förnöjelsen». Den brukar annars gerna vara
ömsesidig.

Gör mig den tjensten att buga er å mina vägnar för er moster och kyss
Pelles fästmö  kinden från      W. Z.


Som svar  denna epistel fick William ett bref skrifvet med
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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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