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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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Modern
öfverläggningar. Hon hade frågat honom om han ville fira den hos henne;
men han hade betänkt sig. Det hade en elak bismak af familjelif, tyckte
han. Men för en gångs skull kunde det väl .

Han närde en inrotad fördom mot allt som kunde rubriceras under titeln
familjelif. Han hade varit i familj jemt  pass mycket, att han med sin
yrvakna kritik kunnat haka sig fast vid institutionens brister; att der
i den vid sidan om allt det konventionella och tryckande också kunde
rymmas något annat--det fina och varma och trygga, som är hemmets quinta
essentia--hade han aldrig förstått.--

Mor och son voro numera mycket tillsammans. Hon renskref hans utkast,
hvilka han sedan öfverarbetade och utfyllde. Romanen skred framåt,
långsamt men säkert och der rådde det allra bästa förhållande dem
emellan.

Han var som oftast vid godt humör och den enda liktornen  hans
tillvaro var för närvarande tanken  att nödgas lemna sin bostad. Han
hade bott der i två år och den förestående förändringen pinade honom.
Från sitt fönster han hade en vacker utsigt öfver Humlegården.
Ovissheten om hvar han nu skulle komma att hamna lemnade honom ingen ro,
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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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