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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
deras fel; nästa gång smäller det  alla sysslolösa som lever  andras
arbete;  ska ni  se  satan!

-- Tyst, tyst, sade skomakaren.

Den vredgade modern, som under detta uppträde haft ögonen fästa  fru
Falk, passade nu  i en paus och frågade:

-- Förlåt, är det inte fru Falk?

-- Nej, det är det visst inte! svarade personen ifråga med en säkerhet,
som frapperade till och med fru Homan.

-- Å, Herre Gud,  likt fruntimret var den jag sa; jag kände hennes
far, jag, flaggskeppar Rånock  holmen när han var matros!

-- Jaså, det var mycket roligt det, men det hör ju inte hit ... Bor det
flera därinne, som behöva frälsning ...

-- Nej, sade snickarn, frälsning behöver de inte, men mat och kläder,
eller helst arbete, mycket arbete och bra betalt arbete. Men det är inte
värt att damerna  in, för den ena ligger i kopporna ...

-- I kopporna! skrek fru Homan; och man har inte sagt ett ord! Kom,
Eugenie,  ska vi skicka polisen  dem. Fy, sådana människor!

-- Men barnen ! Vem rår om dessa barn? Svara! sade fru Falk och hotade
med blyertspennan.

-- Det gör jag, goa frun! sade modern.

-- Men mannen! Var är mannen?

-- Han håller sig allt undan vid det här laget, sade snickarn.
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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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