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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
medan arbetsfolkets fötter klapprade mot gatläggningen utanför. I fru
Webers röst och blick fanns det ingenting ovanligt,  hon talade med
konsuln om trängseln  läkarbanan. Tjugu års äktenskap med en man, som
hon varmt höll av, hade upptagit henne  helt, att hon icke längre
erinrade sig sin ungdomsböjelse. Gång efter annan gledo hennes blickar
över till Tomas och Märta. Hon hade sett sin sons tycke för den unga
flickan och hoppades att det skulle kunna skydda honom mot många av de
förvillelser, som nu för tiden fresta unga män.

Tomas och Märta sade icke ett förnuftigt ord. De voro heta av vinet och
pratade om allt som föll dem in, och det var mycket. Han satt just och
berättade henne en alldeles omöjlig skolpojkshistoria, som han dessutom
förbättrade betydligt, och under tiden smekte hans ögon hennes sköra,
likt en blomstängel framåtböjda gestalt, barmens långsamma dyningar och
tygets fall över den lilla lustiga flickmagen.  historien var slut,
blev han sittande tyst. Han hade kommit att tänka  den gröna kammaren
 Bellmansro... tystnaden i rummet... getingen som surrade  rutan...
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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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