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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
-- Nej!

-- Det var i det här rummet -- första gången!

Han steg upp från bordet, gick några steg, vacklade och föll  knä vid
soffan, där han lade sitt huvud och brast i en sådan gråt, som ett barn,
när det gråter i sin moders knä.

Falander satte sig bredvid honom, tog hans huvud emellan sina händer.
Rehnhjelm kände något hett liksom en eldgnista falla  sin hals.

-- Var är filosofien, min vän? Tag hit den! Jag drunknar! Halmstrån!
Hitåt!

-- Stackars, stackars gosse!

-- Jag måste se henne! Jag måste be henne om förlåtelse! Jag älskar
henne! Ändå! Ändå! Slog hon sig? Gud i himmelen, att man kan leva och
vara  olycklig som jag är!

                   *       *       *       *       *

Klockan 3  eftermiddagen avreste Rehnhjelm med tåget till Stockholm.
Falander slog själv igen kupédörren efter honom och lade  haken.




                          TJUGUANDRA KAPITLET.
                             Bistra tider.


Hösten hade medfört stora förändringar även för Sellén. Hans höge
beskyddare hade avlidit, och nu skulle alla minnen efter denne skrapas
ut; till och med minnet av hans goda gärningar skulle icke  överleva
honom. Att stipendiet drogs in föll av sig själv, helst Sellén icke var
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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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