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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
människorna  bra långt för att äta. Och presidenten? Och amiralen? Här
funnos osynliga band, starka, olösliga kanske!

Glädjen stod högt, men skratten voro för gälla, kvickheten flödade, men
den var syrlig; Falk kände sig beklämd, och han tyckte att faderns
ansikte såg vredgat ned  sällskapet från porträttet, som hängde över
pianot.

Nicolaus Falk strålade av belåtenhet; han såg ingenting, hörde ingenting
obehagligt, men han undvek att träffa broderns blickar  mycket han
kunde. De hade ännu icke växlat ett ord, ty Arvid hade, enligt Levins
anvisning, infunnit sig först  alla gäster samlats.

Middagen var vid sitt slut. Nicolaus höll ett tal om den »egna kraften
och den fasta viljan», som förer människan till målet: »det ekonomiska
oberoendet» och »en position». »Detta allt tillsammans», sade talaren,
»förlänar självkänsla och ger karaktären den fasthet, utan vilken vi
platt intet kunna gagna; intet gagna det allmänna, vilket är det högsta
vartill vi kunna komma, och det är dit, mina herrar, vi alla sträva
ändå, när sanningen kommer fram! Jag dricker de ärade gästers skål, som
i dag hedrat mitt hus, och jag hoppas att jag många gånger måtte 
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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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