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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
»Ickehärmade han för att visa att han vågade skämta ännu. »Allra
minst mot sagoprinsen», tillade han sakta med en blandning af vekhet och
ironi, men med öfvervägande vekhet.--

Modern tyckte sig aldrig ha varit sin son  nära som nu. Hon hade en
känsla af att hon fått blicka innanför det hårda, kantiga skalet, dit
han aldrig lät ett främmande öga tränga in, derför att han der gömde det
finaste i sitt väsen, det som var för godt att ses af den profana
mängden. Och när hon den aftonen gått till sängs somnade hon i en
gladare stämning än hon känt  mycket lång tid.

De två följande aftnarne väntade hon honom förgäfves.

Hon bråkade sitt hufvud med tusen antaganden, hon undrade om han kunde
ha blifvit sårad af den lilla tillrättavisningen; hon grubblade och
våndades. Söka upp honom ville hon icke; hon visste att hvarje närmande
från hennes sida kunde framkalla en ovänlighet från hans.

Det var tredje kvällen just vid den tiden  han brukade komma. Hon gick
fram och tillbaka i salongen, räknande kvart efter kvart. Det föreföll
henne som om hänglampan höll  att slockna, som om tystnaden var
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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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