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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
maskar plöjt sina labyrinter; munnen var brett skuren och stod jämt 
glänt, varvid alltid de fyra, välslipade hörntänderna syntes; när den
log, klövs ansiktet i två delar och man såg ända bort till fjärde
oxeltanden; icke ett skäggstrå vågade sig fram  den ofruktbara marken;
näsan var  illa anbragt, att man framifrån kunde titta ett gott stycke
in i huvudet;  kraniets ovandel förekom någonting växande, som liknade
en kokosmatta.

Struve, som ägde den förmågan att adla sin omgivning, presenterade
kandidaten Borg som doktor Borg. Denne gjorde intet tecken till nöje
eller missnöje, framräckte sin överrocksärm åt sin följeslagare, vilken
genast drog av ytterplagget och hängde det  farstudörrens gångjärn,
varvid frun anmärkte, att »det var  dåligt, det här gamla huset, att
det inte fanns en klädhängare en gång». Rockavdragaren presenterades som
herr Levi. Det var en lång yngling; hans kranium tycktes hava tillkommit
genom en utveckling av näsbenet bakåt; och bålen, som räckte ända ner
till knävecken, föreföll som om den uppstått därigenom att kraniet
dragits genom ett dragjärn, som när man drar ståltråd; axlarna störtade
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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!

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