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Röda Rummet is a novel by August Strindberg, published in 1879. It is a satirical novel that explores the themes of class, politics, and the human condition. The novel is considered to be a part of Strindberg’s early, naturalistic period.

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Röda Rummet
vandringen framåt gången med samma steg som om han vandrade mot sin
levnads mål, och det var starkt frågan om han icke funnit det där borta
i den ärosamma länstolen i katedern.

När han uppnått målet, stannar han, tar upp sin näsduk och snyter sig
stående; därpå låter han blicken fara ut över den lyssnande åhörarskaran
av bänkar och bord, och säger något betydelsefullt, t. ex. »Mina Herrar,
nu snöt jag migoch  sätter han sig och försjunker i ett
presidentlikt lugn, som kunde vara sömn, om det icke vore vaka; och
ensam, som han tror, i det stora rummet, ensam med sin Gud, bereder han
sig  att hämta krafter till den kommande dagens mödor,  ett starkt
knaprande från vänster, högt uppe under taket, kommer honom att spritta
till och kasta om halsen,  att han med en trekvartsblick kan mörda den
råtta, som vågade knapra i hans närvaro. Falk, som icke beräknat
resonansens styrka i duvslaget, mottager dödsstöten från den mördande
blicken, vilken dock mildras  nedfarten från taklisten och hinner
viska, ty den vågar icke säga det högt: »det var bara en referent; jag
fruktade, att det var en råtta». Men  överfölls mördaren av en djup
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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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