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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
-- , det kan man inte begära av fruntimmer.

-- Nej, är det inte det jag säger! -- Hör nu, får jag inte lov att bjuda
 ett glas gott portvin?

-- Jag tackar, herr grosshandlarn, men jag har för princip att aldrig
dricka något när jag arbetar ...

-- Det är alldeles rätt! Jag respekterar denna princip -- jag
respekterar alltid principer --  mycket mer som jag delar den.

-- Men när jag inte arbetar, dricker jag gärna ett glas.

-- Det är som jag -- alldeles som jag.

Klockan slog halv ett. Falk sprang upp.

-- Ursäkta mig, jag måste ut i en affär  ett ögonblick, men jag skall
genast vara tillbaka!

-- För all del, för all del i världen! Affärerna framför allt!

Falk klädde sig och gick; Lundell var ensam  kontoret.

Han tände en cigarr och ställde sig att betrakta porträttet. Den som
observerat hans ansikte nu, skulle icke ha kunnat se hans tankar, ty han
hade redan lärt sig  mycket av livets konst att han icke en gång
anförtrodde ensamheten sina meningar, ja han fruktade till och med att
meddela sig med sig själv.




                         TJUGUFJÄRDE KAPITLET.
                               Om Sverge.
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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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