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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
-- Länge? Vad menar du med det?

-- Jag har inte sett dig  en evighet, tycker jag. Du ser  frisk ut i
dag; har du sovit gott?

-- Tycker du att jag ser friskare ut än vanligt?

-- Ja, det tycker jag; du är  röd och har inga gropar i kinderna!
Skall du inte hälsa  Falander?

Denne stod lugn och åhörde samtalet, men hans ansikte var vitt som gips,
och han tycktes överlägga.

-- Kors, vad du ser medtagen ut, sade Agnes och gjorde en entre-chat 
golvet med en kattunges mjuka rörelser efter att ha smugit sig ur
Rehnhjelms famn.

Falander svarade ej. Agnes betraktade honom nogare och tycktes i ett
ögonblick se hans tankar; hennes ansikte förvandlades som en vattenyta,
 kåren kommer, men blott en sekund; i nästa var hon lugn igen och
deciderad att möta vad som helst, sedan hon med en blick undersökt
Rehnhjelm och förstått situationen.

-- Kan man  veta vad det är för viktiga angelägenheter, som kallat oss
hit  tidigt? sade hon muntert och slog Falander  axeln.

-- Jo, började han, fast och beslutsamt  att Agnes bleknade till, men
kastade i samma ögonblick med huvudet, som om han ville låta tankarna
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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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