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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
er, och glöm aldrig bort, att  och  sade jag den dag som är, ty jag
blir liksom ansvarig för vad jag säger.

-- , säg er mening, jag är beredd!

-- Har ni sagt till om hästar? Nej! Gör det , och res hem igen!

-- Anser ni mig  oduglig till att bli skådespelare?

-- Nej, visst inte! Jag anser ingen oduglig till det! Tvärtom! Alla
människor ha mer eller mindre anlag att agera människor!

-- Nåå?

-- Ack, det är något helt annat än ni anar! Ni är ung, ert blod är i
rörelse, ni känner tusen bilder, vackra, ljusa som sagböckernas, krypa
om varandra i er hjärna, men ni vill inte gömma dem, ni vill ha dem ut i
ljuset, bära dem  era armar och visa dem, framför allt visa dem för
världen och därvid erfara en stor glädje -- icke sant?

-- Jo, jo! Ni uttalar mina tankar!

-- Jag antog nu det bästa och vanligaste fallet, ty jag söker icke
dåliga motiv till allt, oaktat jag hyser mycket låga tankar om -- det
mesta! Nåväl, denna böjelse är  stark, att ni skulle vilja lida nöd,
förödmjukas, koppas av vampyrer, förlora medborgerligt förtroende, göra
konkurs,  under -- hellre än ni gick tillbaka! Icke sant?
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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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– Jack Kerouac

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