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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
»Ja, kyss tillHufvudrollen spelades af publikens favorit och hon öfverträffade sig
sjelf i graciöst sjelfsvåld och tjufpojkaktiga miner. Hon serverade hela
backfishrepertoaren med en glans och verve som kom publiken att hisna af
förtjusning; och när hon till sist kom fram med pjesens stora clou, den
långa näsan, steg förtjusningen öfver alla gränser. Det blef ett ändlöst
applåderande sedan ridån gått ned; och när de spelande fått sin beskärda
del hördes rop  författaren.

William smålog. Han var fullt besluten att icke visa sig; att komma in
 scenen och presentera sig som författare till denna lilla bagatell
föreföll honom  småaktigt fåfängt och han kände icke ringaste
frestelse dertill. Han njöt af att höra de intensiva ropen--han hade
känt igen Pelles röst, som skrek sig hes med omisskännelig ifver. Ja,
han kunde skrika! Champagnen skulle han  betala ändå!

Emellertid refs dörren upp och regissören uppenbarade sig, andfådd af
rörelse.

»Herr Zimmermann! Herrrn! Hör herrrn inte? Publiken ropar--för faen!»

»Ja, låt dem ropaRegissören häpnade. Detta hade aldrig förr förekommit i hans praktik. En
herre som icke ville ta emot en inropning! Det förekom hans
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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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