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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
svarade pastorn med ett tvetydigt löje, som var nära att bringa fru Falk
i gråt. Men låtom oss icke fördärva en god sak genom split, mina damer.
Vi inställa tryckningen tills fonden blir större. Vi ha sett det unga
företaget spira upp likt ett frö, och vi ha sett att många välvilliga
händer äro hågade att vårda den unga plantan; men vi måste tänka 
framtiden. Sällskapet har en fond; denna fond måste förvaltas, vi måste
med andra ord vara betänkta  att se oss om efter en förvaltare, en
praktisk man, som kan avyttra dessa influtna medel och förvandla dem i
penningar; vi måste med andra ord välja en kamrer. En sådan person
fruktar jag vi icke kunna  utan pekuniär uppoffring -- och vad får
människan utan sådan uppoffring? Ha damerna någon lämplig person att
föreslå till nämnda syssla?

Nej, det hade icke damerna tänkt .

-- ,  får jag föreslå en ung man av allvarliga tänkesätt, som jag
tror skall vara lämplig. Har direktionen något emot att notarien Eklund
blir krubbans kamrer mot ett skäligt arvode?

Nej, det hade damerna ingenting emot, i synnerhet som pastor Skåre
rekommenderade honom, och detta kunde pastor Skåre göra  mycket hellre
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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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