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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
glödlamporna hängde som ett radband af stora, skimrande krysoliter,
kastande sitt skarpa blåhvita ljus åt begge sidor öfver husrader och
villatak, gjutande svärmiskt månsken öfver Floras kulle, kantande med
silfver de yttersta, fina kvistarne  Humlegårdens träd.

Det var som om hans ögon med ens slagits upp. Det var som om hans väsen
för första gång öppnat sina kronblad, som om lifvets, naturens skönhet
för första gång strålat ditin. Hur vackert, hur obeskrifligt vackert
detta var; och han hade aldrig sett det förr. Han hade vandrat förbi och
betraktat det med en död mans öga; och ingen stråle af dess skönhet hade
trängt in i hans själ. Nu var det som fyllde det honom med ens helt och
hållet, han drog djupa andedrag och luften kändes svalkande och frisk
som en dryck af en källa i skogen.

Timme efter timme vandrade de omkring utan mål. De hade blifvit helt
förtroliga, den gemensamma stämningen hade drifvit dem inemot hvarandra,
oemotståndligt. Och William Zimmermann talade, öppenhjertligt och
otvunget utan spår af sin sarkastiska jargong, talade som en naiv och
ärlig och god menniska, utan ängslan och utan förbehåll--om sitt eget
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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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