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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
ögonblick; men till och med som resultat af en sjelfbeherskning--som
föreföll honom oerhörd--verkade hennes likgiltiga uppsyn  honom
nästan som en förolämpning.

Hela tiden medan föreläsningen varade satt han och såg  henne; medan
han samtidigt granskade sin egen känslostämning med obönhörlig
sjelfkritik. Strax  han fick öga  henne hade det kommit något varmt
upp i honom, något som blandade sig med minnena från den härliga
sommaren: solskenet, de varma klipporna, den klara luften och den blåa
viken till ett mångsträngadt, dallrande ackord i hans inre, ett
melodiskt, smältande ackord, som plötsligt dog bort, 
sjelfmedvetenheten inställde sig och klippte strängarne af. Och nu satt
han och betraktade de afklippta stumparne med ett smil: sentimentalitet!
gammalromantik! fåneri! En sommarförälskelse!

Men hur mycket han än hånade sig sjelf, faktum kvarstod i alla fall: han
kände sig glad öfver att se henne, glad vid tanken  att snart  
vid hennes sida igen, säga sarkasmer, som han icke menade och göra
paradoxer som han icke höll . Der satt hon nu  allvarsam och lät
sina stora ögon häfta sig fast  den lille samhällsförbättraren uppe i
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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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