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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
»Jag har misstagit mig  dig.»--Det kom sakta och sorgset.

»Det göra mödrar alltid. Du har idealiserat. Vid närmare bekantskap
skall du komma underfund med att du gjort dig för stora förväntningar.
Det skulle ändå komma en gång, förr eller senare. Det är  godt att ha
det undanstökadt.»

»Åh-ja. Kanske.»

»Jovisst! Menniskor tåla nu en gång inte vid att man ser dem  för nära
håll. De förlora alltid  det.»

»Icke alla», invände hon matt. »Icke jag.»

»--_jag_ gör det åtminstone.»

»Jag har icke studerat dig länge nog för att veta om det är sant.»

»Jo, du kan tro mig  mitt ord. Jag är en kolossal humbug.»--En stund
derefter klagade han öfver att det spelades piano i våningen under hans
rum  att han icke kunde arbeta i ro.

»Jag funderar  att flytta  landet. Inackordera mig i en bondgård en
half mils väg från staden.»

»Det skulle du icke stå ut med länge.»

»Hvarför inte? Jag trifs bäst med mig sjelf. Jag är inte sällskapssjuk.»

»Och middagspromenaderna i Kungsträdgården?»

»Sådant är bara en vana, som man lätt kan komma öfver
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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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