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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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någon att språka med.»

»Åhja, ibland. Jag måste naturligtvis vara inne när det ges något nytt
 teatrarne. Men annars skall jag inte sakna stadslifvet.»

»Det blir nog en smula ensamt i längden.»

»Det gläder jag mig till. Jag är ett äkta ibsenskt troll. Jag är mig
sjelf nogHan satt hos henne ännu en stund men samtalet gick trögt, med de der
pauserna, som hon fann  odrägligt långa och som tvungo henne att
ständigt famla efter nya ämnen, tills hon slutligen i ett slags
förtviflan började tala om sig sjelf. Hon hörde nog, hur utdraget och
monotont det lät men hon kunde icke finna något annat att säga. Hvad
skulle hon icke velat ge om hon haft förmågan att föra samtalet in 
hans egen mark. I sällskap med andra menniskor var det henne  lätt,
men med honom var det  helt annorlunda.

När han gått vandrade hon i upprörd sinnesstämning af och an  golfvet.
Det brände inom henne, men hon stred emot sinnesrörelsen, som tycktes
växa och växa  att spänningen inifrån och utåt blef större och större
liksom i en ångpanna när trycket ökas.

Om hon icke lyckades locka fram sonen ur sitt skal, skulle allt vara
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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!

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– Jack Kerouac

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