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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
månadsberättelsen skulle läsas. Hon dammade av agatbläckhornet, lade
silverpennskaften  sköldpaddshållaren, vände sigillet med
chrysoprasskaftet , att icke den borgerliga prägeln skulle synas,
skakade försiktigt  det av finaste ståltråd förfärdigade
penningskrinet,  att valören av några därstädes som fångar insatta
värdepapper (hennes handkassa) blev läsbar och utdelade därefter sina
sista befallningar åt betjänten, som var klädd till parad. Och  satte
hon sig i salongen och intog en sorglös ställning, i vilken hon skulle
överraskas av anmälningen av hennes väninna revisorskan, som nog skulle
komma först -- och det gjorde hon också. Och fru Falk omfamnade Evelyn
och kysste henne  kinden, och fru Homan omfamnade Eugenie, som tog
emot henne vid matsalen, där hon uppehöll henne, för att fråga hennes
råd om det nya i möblemanget. Och revisorskan ville icke dröja vid det
fästningslika ekskåpet från Carl XII med de höga japanska vaserna,
emedan hon kände sig krossad därav, utan hon vände sig mot ljuskronan,
som hon fann för modern, och mot matbordet, som icke var i stil; hon
fann dessutom att oljetrycken icke hade att göra bland de gamla
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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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