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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
stället ett sjudande utslag af detta obändiga hat:

»Jag har gått här och tegat, att icke ett ord af mig skulle falla
tyngande i era stämningars vågskålar--men nu kan jag icke tiga mer. Nu
bryter mitt onda sinne fram, och du skall stirra  mig som  en
menniska, du icke känner. Men sådan är jag. Jag är icke god. Om du
fordrar att jag skall hålla af henne ännu, om det plågar dig att jag
talar bittra ord--ja, det kan icke hjelpas! låt oss  skiljas åt.

Jag vill aldrig mer ha skyldighet att vara uppriktig och moderlig emot
henne, aldrig mer att hon skall ha rätt att läsa mina bref. Om hon varit
din med hvarje tum af sin varelse, om hon varit det _helt_ med både
tankar och vilja och känslor--bara helt i god tro, ja,  skulle jag
kunnat hålla af henne ännu. Men det var endast nyfikenhet, derför kan
jag icke uttrycka hur föraktlig hon är mig. Jag vet att jag sårar dig,
att jag kanske mister det enda jag älskar i verlden, men jag _kan_ icke
tiga och jag _vill_ icke tiga. Jag är ond, elak, låg--hvad du vill. Det
är sant, herre Gud, jag vet ju att det är . Jag kan icke vara ljum.
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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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