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Practice your writing by typing out classic literature. This method not only enhances your understanding of rhythm, structure, and nuances but also connects you deeply with the timeless flow of literary history.This is a BETA version.

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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
såsom pendant till Tron. Programmet var givet, och ingen tvekan fanns.
Jag sökte en manlig modell, ty det måste vara en man; jag fick söka
länge, men jag fann honom, ja jag tror att jag fann Otron själv i egen
person -- och jag lyckades -- briljant! Där står skådespelaren Falander
nu till vänster om altaret, med en mexikansk pilbåge lånad från
skådespelet Ferdinand Cortez och en rövarkappa från Fra Diavolo; men
folket säger att det är Otron som sträcker vapen för Tron, och
kontraktsprosten, som höll invigningspredikan, talade om de härliga
gåvor, som Gud ibland kunde giva människan och särskilt nu mig, och
greven, som vi åto invigningsmiddag hos, förklarade att jag gjort ett
mästerverk, som gott kunde jämföras med antikens (som han sett i
Italien), och en student, som var  kondition hos greven, grep
tillfället att  trycka vers och utdela, vari han utvecklade begreppet
det sublimt sköna och gjorde en historik över djävulsmyten.

Nu har jag som en sannskyldig egoist talat om mig själv! Vad skall jag
säga om Lundells altartavla?  här såg den ut. Kristus (Rehnhjelm) 
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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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