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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
vore värdigare att fästas  duken än mitt.

-- Jag kanske skulle kunna  den äran att måla dem?

-- Helt säkert, om jag ger mitt ord.

-- Å, ni tror verkligen?

-- Helt säkert!

-- Nu såg jag ett nytt drag. Var  god och behåll den minen!  där!
Förträffligt! Jag fruktar att vi måste använda hela den här dagen, vet
herr grosshandlarn. Det återstår ännu en hel hop småsaker, som man
endast kan upptäcka under hand! Ert ansikte är  rikt  intressanta
drag.

-- ,  äta vi middag tillsammans ute! Och vi skola umgås flitigt, 
att herr Lundell får tillfälle att studera mitt ansikte bättre till
andra upplagan -- som alltid kan vara bra att ha! Jag får verkligen säga
att det är  personer som ha afficierat mig  ett  behagligt sätt
som herr Lundell! ...

-- Å, jag ber allra mjukast.

-- Och jag skall säga min herre, att jag är en skarpsynt person, som väl
förstår att skilja sanningen från smicker.

-- Det såg jag med detsamma, svarade Lundell samvetslöst. Mitt yrke har
givit mig någon färdighet att bedöma människor.

-- Herrn har blick; det är verkligen inte alla som kunna bedöma mig. Min
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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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