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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
sämsta människor man kan se ...

Här blev fru Falk benådad, ty betjänten anmälde hennes nåd Rehnhjelm.

O, vad hon var välkommen! O, vad hon var ämabel, som ville göra dem den
äran!

Och det var hon verkligen, den gamla damen med det vänliga utseendet,
som endast den kan äga, vilken genomgått stormarna med det sanna modet.

-- , kära fru Falk, sade hennes nåd, sedan hon tagit plats: jag kan
hälsa från svåger!

Fru Falk undrade vad ont hon gjort den människan, som nu också skulle
komma stickande, och hon svarade med en förorättad ton -- jaså!

-- Å, det är en sådan älskvärd ung man; han var uppe och hälsade  min
brorson i dag; de äro  goda vänner! Å, det är en riktigt förträfflig
ung man.

-- Ja, är det inte? inföll revisorskan, som aldrig blev borta vid
frontförändringar. Vi ha just talat om honom.

-- Jaså! Och vad jag mest beundrar, är hans mod att giva sig in  en
sådan bana, där man  lätt törnar  grund, men sådant behöva vi icke
frukta av honom, ty han är en person med karaktär och grundsatser;
tycker ni inte det, fru Falk lilla?
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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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