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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
stickorna stodo som små barns vålnader, vilka gått vilse här ute;
skogsbrynet tecknade sig svart som en skuggspelsfond, ej en vindfläkt
rörde sig.  hördes en röst, först darrande, men snart klar och
bestämd, som buren av en övertygelse; Levi hade stigit upp  bårtäcket
och talade med blottat huvud:

»Av den Högste tryggt beskyddad, vilande i skuggan av hans allmakt. Till
den Eviga jag säger: du min tillflykt är den trygga. Du min borg, den
evigt säkra, Gud  vilken jag förlitar. -- Kaddisch. -- Herre
Allsmäktige Gud, giv att ditt heliga namn  varda tillbett och helgat i
hela den värld, vilken du en gång skall förnya, du, som åter upplivar de
döda och kallar dem till ett nytt liv. Du, som låter evig frid härska i
din himmel,  du ock skänka oss hela Israel din frid, amen!

Sov i ro du lilla, som intet namn fick; Han, som känner de sina, skall
nog kalla dig vid namn; sov gott i höstnatten, inga onda andar skola
störa dig, fast du ej fick det helgade vattnet; gläd dig att du slapp
brottas med livets strider, dess fröjder kunde du väl vara utan. Lycklig
du, som fick  bort innan du hann göra bekantskap med världen; ren och
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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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