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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
art  vara bannlyst från vårt sällskap i afton.

-- Får du anhålla? skrek Borg. Vad får du anhålla? -- ! Jag förlåter
dig, om du håller mun  dig. Spel upp, Isaac! Musik! Vi är musiken stum
vid Cæsars fest! Musik! Men kom inte med något gammalt. Nytt skall det
vara!

Levi satte sig till pianot och spelade ouverturen till Den Stumma.

-- Se  där ja, nu ska vi prata, sade Borg. Häradshövdingen går och ser
 sorgsen ut; kom   vi dricka!

Falk, som erfarit en viss beklämning i Borgs närvaro, mottog anbudet med
någon reservation. Men det kom icke till något samtal, man liksom
fruktade en sammanstötning. Struve irrade omkring som en mal, sökande
nöjet utan att finna det, alltjämt likväl återvändande till
punschbordet; han tog  och  några danssteg, inbillande sig att det
var roligt, att det var festligt, men det var det inte. Levi gick
emellan pianot och punschen; han gjorde även försök att sjunga en rolig
visa, men den var för gammal att någon skulle höra . Borg skrek för
att  »stämning», som han kallade det, men det blev allt tystare och
nästan ängsligt. Falk gick av och an  golvet, tigande och
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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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