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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.

Type the words from the book. We gave you 4 words to start with.

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
Levi uttryckte sin stora glädje över den äran.

-- Skål, Isaac, sade Borg.

-- Jag heter inte Isaac ...

-- Tror du jag bryr mig om vad du heter. Jag kallar dig vid namn Isaac
och du är min!

-- Du var mig en rolig djävul ...

-- Djävul! vet du inte hut, judgosse ...

-- Vi skulle ju vara ovettiga  varann ...

-- Vi? Jag skulle vara ovettig  dig, ja!

Struve ansåg sig böra  emellan:

-- Tack, min bror Levi, sade han, för dina vackra ord. Vad var det för
en bön du läste?

-- Det var vår begravningsbön.

-- Den var mycket vacker!

-- Det var bara fraser, tyckte jag! inföll Borg. Den otrogne hunden bad
endast för Israel och det kunde således inte gälla den avlidna!

-- Alla odöpta räknas till Israel, svarade Levi.

-- Och  angrep du dopet, fortfor Borg. Jag tål inte att någon angriper
dopet -- det vill vi göra själva! Och  var du och fingrade 
rättfärdiggörelsen! Låt bli sådant där; jag tål inte att någon annan går
och fingrar  vår religion!

-- Det har Borg rätt uti, sade Struve, om vi nämligen inskränka oss till
att inte alls angripa vare sig dopet eller någon annan av de heliga
sanningarna, och jag får anhålla att varje samtal av denna lättsinniga
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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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