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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
pengar -- men det föreföll honom, som om tillfället för närvarande vore
olämpligt. Han var visserligen icke något närmare invigd i faderns
affärer, men han hade likväl  åtskilliga småsaker trott sig märka, att
det för tillfället var ebb i dem.

Tomas hade  sista tiden upptäckt begreppet pengar.

Mortimer bodde nere i Klaratrakten. Tomas fann honom vid hans stora
gamla skrivbord av mahogny sysselsatt med att rita gubbar och färglägga
åt sin lilla sjuåriga gosse. Barnet hängde  armbågarna över bordet och
såg  med stora, nyfikna ögon. Mortimer sökte förena det nyttiga med
det angenäma genom att göra sina ritningar  lärorika som möjligt. Han
hade nyss ritat en krokodil och höll nu  med en kines. Utom sitt
geografiska och zoologiska intresse hade dessa djur till uppgift att
klargöra de båda olika sätten för användandet av bokstaven K.

Det kom in visky och vatten, och Mortimer bjöd Tomas en mycket svart
cigarr, som han tände med någon tvekan.

Fru Mortimer gick kvittrande genom rummet;  armen hade hon en liten
korg med strumpor, som skulle stoppas. Tomas framförde hälsningar
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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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