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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
och belåtna ut, när de åto och drucko, och han ville se honom nöjd och
belåten; han ville se hans ansikte lugnt och höra hans röst mindre
darrande, och han stannade vid att han skulle bjuda  frukost.
Svårigheten var att finna en övergång, en lämplig brygga att hala ut
över bråddjupet. Han letade i sitt huvud, men fann ingen, han letade i
sina fickor och han fann den -- tändsticksasken.

-- För fan, du har ju inte tänt din cigarr, gosse! sade han med verklig,
icke låtsad värme.

Men gossen hade smulat sönder sin cigarr under samtalets gång och den
kunde icke brinna mer.

-- Se här, tag en ny!

Han fick fram sitt stora läderfodral:

-- Se här! Tag du! Det är goda cigarrer!

Brodern, som var nog olycklig att icke kunna såra någon, mottog
bjudningen, tacksamt som en till försoning framräckt hand.

-- Se , gamle gosse, fortfor Carl Nicolaus och anslog en angenäm
sällskapston, som han  väl kunde; kom nu,   vi  Riga och  oss
en bit frukost! Kom nu!

Arvid, som var ovan vid vänlighet, blev härav  rörd, att han hastigt
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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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