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.
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.
dem? Nej! Alltså de skola betala med sina premier! Nå! -- Men grundfonden? -- Ah! Man skriver grundfondsförbindelser. -- Ja, men man måste betala kontant in en del också! -- Nå, man betalar kontant med grundfondsförbindelser. Är det icke att betala? Nå! Om jag ger dig en förbindelse på en summa, så får du pengar på den i var enda bank. Nå, är icke en förbindelse pengar? Nå! Och i vilken lag står att kontant är lika med sedlar? Då är icke enskilda banksedlar heller kontant! Va? -- Hur stor grundfond bör man ha? -- Mycket liten! Man skall icke binda stora kapital. En million! Varav inbetalas kontant tre hundra tusen och resten levereras i förbindelser! -- Men, men, men! De tre hundra tusen riksdalerna skola väl vara i sedlar! -- O, du store herre min skapare! Sedlar? Inte är sedlar pengar! Har man sedlar, så är det bra, har man inte, så! Nå! Därför skall man intressera småfolk, som bara har sedlar! -- Men de stora? Vad betala de med? -- Aktier, obligationer, reverser naturligtvis. Nå, nå, nå! Det kommer sen! Låt dem bara teckna, så styr vi nog om resten! -- Men bara tre hundra tusen? Det är ju vad en enda stor ångbåt kostar?
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