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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
Levi och Borg måste hålla i honom,  att han icke skulle stiga upp och
hålla tal.

Det var första gången han var ute ibland folk, och det ståtliga
sällskapet och den lysande anrättningen hade slagit honom åt huvudet;
men som alla gästerna befunno sig  ett högre stadium, undgick han
lyckligen någon obehaglig uppmärksamhet.

Arvid Falk kände sig visserligen varm vid anblicken av dessa människor,
som åter upptagit honom i samhället utan att begära några förklaringar
eller fordra avbön. Han erfor en känsla av trygghet vid att sitta 
dessa gamla stolar, som varit delar av hans barndomshem; han igenkände
med vemod den stora bordsuppsatsen, som fordom endast togs fram en gång
om året; men de många nya människorna gjorde honom frånvarande. Han lät
icke narra sig av deras vänliga miner; de ville honom visserligen intet
ont, men deras välvilja var beroende av en konjunktur. Dessutom föreföll
honom hela tillställningen maskeradartad. Vad hade professor Borg,
mannen med det stora, vetenskapliga ryktet, för gemensamma intressen med
hans obildade bror? De voro i samma bolag! Vad gjorde den högfärdige
kapten Gyllenborst här? Gick han hit för att äta? Omöjligt, om också
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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!

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– Jack Kerouac

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