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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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»Ja», svarade han och smålog. »En liten skånsk fröken. Hvad tyckte du om
henne?»

»Rätt bra.»

»Det gläder mig. Jag skulle gerna vilja att hon umgicks med dig. Det
kunde hon ha nytta af.»

»Det får hon gerna.»--

Williams besök blefvo efterhand kortare än vanligt; han kom hvarje dag,
men han hade fått en elak vana att se  klockan; det hade han aldrig
brukat förr. Han berättade sjelf, att han skulle träffa någon; och
modern visste hvem denna någon var. Han talade också om deras promenader
 tu man hand: »Jag tycker om tösen. Det är en frihet från
konventionalism hos henne som är högst ovanlig och som gör att vi kan
umgås alldeles som kamrater», sade han.

De umgingos också alldeles som kamrater. Hon var inackorderad hos en
pensionerad majorska och hade sitt eget rum. Han besökte henne hvarje
förmiddag; och om aftnarne gingo de ut tillsammans. Han väntade henne 
hörnet hvarje kväll kl. 7 och hon kom särdeles punktligt.  ströfvade
de omkring  gatorna, sågo in genom de upplysta butiksfönstren och
tittade  folket, glada och muntra som två lössläppta skolbarn.

Dessa promenader hade för henne hela nyhetens lockelse; de fingo också
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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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