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Förvillelser is a novel by Hjalmar Söderberg, published in 1895. It is a psychological novel that explores the themes of love, jealousy, and the human condition. The novel is considered to be a part of Söderberg’s late, naturalistic period.

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Förvillelser
pressade fram en sentimental romans.

-- -- Vad skulle han finna , som kunde narra tiden att åtminstone för
några månader flyga  falkvingar i stället för att kräla 
snigelfötter?

Han ville vara älskad, och likväl fruktade han ingenting , som
kärleken. Kärleken är kontraband. Han hade haft några tomma äventyr,
korta och bisarra, men lidelsen hade han flytt som pesten, och den hade
heller icke sökt upp honom. Han älskade ingen, och ingen älskade honom.

Han var världens fattigaste man.

Sångaren  estraden bugade sig och drog sig tillbaka under en lam
applåd. De ädlare känslorna kunde  denna lokal endast  en succès
d'estime.

Ett par steg från Hall satt en fet, brun råtta under en stol och
knaprade  ett kräftskal, som hon höll mellan framtassarna.  hon
märkte, att Hall betraktade henne, gjorde hon ett ögonblicks uppehåll
och mötte frimodigt hans blick med sina små kloka, svartgnistrande ögon.
Därefter återgick hon obekymrat till sina egna affärer.

Hall betraktade henne tankfull.

-- Om det finns levande råttor här,  finns det också döda råttor, ty
råttorna ha icke evigt liv. Under vilken golvspringa kommer den här att
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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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