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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
Om några minuter befann sig sällskapet i stora salen en trappa upp, där
de mottogos av en flicka, vilken Borg hälsade med en kyss och en
omfamning, varpå han kastade sin hatt under en soffa, befallde Levi
draga av sig ytterrocken och rekvirerade en kanna punsch, tjugufem
cigarrer, ett halvstop konjak och en topp socker. Därpå tog han av sig i
skjortärmarna och disponerade ensam över salens enda soffa.

Struves ansikte började stråla när han såg tillredelserna till ett
dryckeslag, och han älskade musik. Levi satte sig till pianot och
hasplade upp en vals, varvid Struve tog Falk om livet och började en
promenad under lättfattligt samtal om livet i allmänhet, om sorg och
glädje, om människans obeständiga natur m. m., varav framsprang som
resultat, att det vore syndigt att sörja vad Gudarna -- han begagnade
ordet Gudarna, efter som han redan sagt syndigt,  det Falk icke skulle
tro att han var läsare -- givit och tagit. Detta resonemang tycktes
utgöra introduktionen till den vals, han strax därpå dansade med
flickan, som kom in med bålen. Borg fyllde glasen, lockade  Levi,
nickade åt ett glas och sade:

-- Nu ska vi dricka brorskål,  kan vi vara ovettiga  varann sedan!
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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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