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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
-- Varför skulle jag inte det? Jag vet ingen orsak varför inte.

-- Jaså, du har också blivit förstörd!

-- Jo, det kan du lita ,  att snart blir jag också konservativ! Du
har sorg, ser jag; jag hoppas jag får gratulera.

-- Jag har förlorat en liten.

-- ,  får jag gratulera den! -- Säg mig, vad vill du mig egentligen?
Du vet att jag föraktar dig; det gör du väl själv också, förmodar jag?
Inte sant?

-- Visserligen, men hör du, min vän, tycker du inte att livet är bittert
nog utan att man skall i onödan behöva förbittra det för varandra? Om
Gud eller Försynen roar sig med den saken,  skall väl icke människan
också förnedra sig därhän!

-- , det var en förnuftig tanke; den hedrar dig! Vill du inte ta min
nattrock  dig, medan din bonjour torkar; du sitter bestämt och fryser.

-- Tack ska du ha, men jag måste  snart.

-- Å, du kan stanna en stund med mig,   vi tala till punkt en enda
gång.

-- Jag talar  ogärna om mina olyckor.

-- Tala om dina brott !

-- Jag har icke begått sådana!

-- Å, stora! Du har lagt din tunga hand  de förtryckta, du har trampat
 de sårade, du har hånat de elända! Minns du sista strejken,  du
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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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