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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
glasets innehåll  sin till en rännsten apterade tunga, grinade som om
han skulle taga in, och sväljde.

-- Det är fasligt surt och dåligt, sade frun; kanske Henrik vill ha ett
glas punsch i stället!

-- Ja, det var ganska dåligt, medgav kandidaten och erhöll herr Levis
odelade bifall.

Punsch kom fram. Borgs ansikte klarnade; han såg sig omkring efter en
stol; en sådan blev genast framburen av herr Levi.

Sällskapet slog sig ner omkring matbordet. Lövkojorna doftade starkt och
deras ångor blandade sig med vinets, ljusen speglade sig i glasen,
pratet tog fart och snart steg en rökpelare upp från kandidatens plats.
Frun kastade en orolig blick bort åt fönstret, där den lilla låg och
sov, men den blicken såg ingen.

 hördes en vagn stanna utanför  gatan. Alla reste sig utom doktorn.
Struve hostade och sade med låg röst, som om han sagt något obehagligt:
ska vi göra oss i ordning?

Frun gick fram till kistan, lutade sig ner och grät häftigt; när hon
reste sig upp såg hon mannen stå med kistlocket i beredskap, och 
brast hon ut i en våldsam gråt.

-- Se ! se ! lugna dig! sade Struve, och skyndade sig att lägga 
locket, som om han ville dölja något. Borg lade ett punschglas i sin
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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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– Jack Kerouac

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