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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
efter orsakerna. Du kommer att rycka till vid beröringen.»

»Kanske. Men försök.»

»Jag är hjertlös.»

»Var bara naturlig.»

»Jag är kanske grym... Men jag kan inte åta bli.»

»Han böjde sig fram och lekte med en ullgarnsända, som hängde ner från
hennes sykorg.

»Med allt det tillvinnande hos min far--säg: var inte ert äktenskap
olyckligt?»

»NejDet kom häftigt och hastigt, som en eftertrycklig protest.

»Var han dig alltid trogenHon dröjde en stund med svaret:

»Trogensade hon långsamt. »Ja, han var mig alltid trogenSonen satt tyst ett ögonblick; han såg ned  sin stöfvelspets.

»Jag visste det; du var inte stark nog att säga sanningen.»

»Jo, men jag måste säga den i mina egna ord. Intet som har en låg eller
dålig eller försliten klang har för mig tillämpning  honom... När han
alltid höll af mig, när jag hade hans förtroende i allt, kan jag  säga
annat än att han var mig trogen?»

»I mina ögon skulle du hedrat hans minne bäst om du inte ansett dig
behöfva ljuga bort eller förtiga något.»

»Det behöfver jag icke heller», sade hon stadigt i det hon såg honom in
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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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