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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
-- Sa du! Vad fan sa du för slag! Håll mun  dig nu, och gör som jag
säger! Det var den saken! -- Vi ha en kvar! -- Jag har märkt vissa
ångersymptom hos min hustru! Hon måtte ha träffat modern eller någon av
systrarna. Julen är en sentimental årstid. --  till Holmen och elda 
litet!

-- Det är inte behagliga uppdrag det där ...

-- Marsch! -- Nästa man!

Levin gick och avlöstes av magister Nyström, vilken insläpptes genom en
tapetdörr i rummets bakgrund, varpå dörren stängdes. Nu försvann
morgontidningen och den långa smala boken kom fram.

Nyström såg sorgligt förfallen ut; hans kropp var reducerad till en
tredjedel av sitt volyminnehåll och hans kläder voro ytterligt torftiga.
Han stannade ödmjukt vid dörren, framtog en mycket sliten plånbok och
avvaktade.

-- Klart? frågade Falk och lade pekfingret i boken.

-- Klart! svarade Nyström och öppnade plånboken.

-- N:o 26. Löjtnant Kling: 1,500 rdr. Betalt?

-- Icke betalt!

-- Prolongeras med straffränta och provision. Sökes hemma!

-- Tar aldrig emot hemma!

-- Hotas per post med sökning i kasern! -- N:o 27. Häradshövding
Dahlberg: 800 rdr. Låt mig se! Son till grosshandlaren som är taxerad
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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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