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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
unga herr Wahlberg, stod utanför sin egen port  Söder.

Herr Wahlberg hade gjort sig  angenäm som möjligt  hemvägen; och när
han räckte handen till afsked sade han:

»Jag skulle väl inte  lof att göra en visit en af darna för att 
fortsätta bekantskapen?»

»Jo, gerna. Ni är välkommenHon hade ingenting emot att odla bekantskapen med herr Wahlberg;
tvärtom. I sitt stilla sinne hade hon gjort upp en plan att draga
Williams närmare umgängesvänner till sig, att öppna sitt hus  vid
gafvel för dessa hemlösa fåglar och om möjligt bereda dem en
samlingsplats, der de kunde mötas nar de kände behof att  språka och
umgås efter slutadt arbete.

»Det är en stilig mor du har», sade Pelle Wahlberg till William, »fan 
stilig morscha! Styf i färgen! Tror du inte jag skulle kunna  måla
hennes porträttNågra dagar senare kom den lilla fru Hedström  en förmiddagsvisit till
fru Zimmermann.

»Är inte Karl härfrågade hon strax liksom om hon var ängslig att vara
ensam.

»Nej, men vill ni icke stiga in ändå.»

»Jo tack,  kommer han. Vi kom öfverens om att träffas här
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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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