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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.

Type the words from the book. We gave you 4 words to start with.

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
Överskrivaren uppläser en anhållan eller motion om beviljande av anslag
till nya tågmattor i tamburen och mässingsnummer  galoschhyllorna.

Beviljas!

-- Var sitter oppositionen? frågar den oinvigde.

-- Ja, du, det vete fan, var den sitter.

-- De svara ju ja till allting.

-- Vänta till lite längre fram  dagen,  får du höra.

-- Ha de inte kommit ännu ?

-- Här kommer man och går, som man behagar.

-- Det är ju precis som ett ämbetsverk!

Den konservative Struve, som åhört det lättfärdiga talet, anser sig böra
representera regeringen.

-- Vad är det lilla Falk säger för slag? Han ska inte morra!

Falk behöver  lång tid för att välja lämpligt svar att förhandlingarna
hinna taga sin början där nere.

-- Du skall inte bry dig om honom, tröstar Rödluvan; han är alltid
konservativ när han har pengar till middag, och han har nyss lånat en
femma av mig!

Överskrivaren läser: Statsutskottets utlåtande n:o 54 angående Ola
Hipssons motion om gärdesgårdarnas avskaffande.

Träpatron Larsson från Norrland yrkar obetingat bifall: »Hur skall det
 med våra skogarutbrister han, jag vill bara fråga: »hur skall det
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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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