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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
kommer? Om du visste hur vidrigt det är mig--detta att du jemt skall
söka draga mig till dig och hålla mig fast! Hvilken motvilja, hvilken
leda jag får för dig!»

»Ar det ? Låt oss   hvar åt sitt håll. Den saken är enkel», sade
modern i det hon reste sig från bordet med ett lugn som stack alltför
bjert af mot sonens bitande bitterhet för att kunna vara naturligt.

» säger du med munnen», fortfor han i det han förgäfves sökte anslå
sin kallt sarkastiska ton. Men rösten darrade. Hennes synbara lugn
verkade  honom som en förolämpning--som när man håller en spegel för
ansigtet  en menniska när vreden förvridit hennes drag. Han blef
besinningslös som en sårad tjur. Han rusade blindt framåt--framåt. Han
kände ingenting, tänkte ingenting, hade blott en enda förnimmelse: att
han måste rifva henne ut ur detta lugn, som tryckte honom likt en skam.
»Men i ditt sinne vet du, att om du inte förifrar dig, om du bara
behåller kallblodigheten,  har du ett öfvertag,  har du i sjelfva
vårt rent animala förhållande af mor och son ett hemlighetsfullt band
öfver mig, som jag inte skall kunna vrida mig ifrån. I ditt sinne ler
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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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