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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
åtnjuta samma äraHärpå svarade kapten Gyllenborst, som redan var något drucken, i ett
längre, skämtsamt anförande, vilket under en annan sinnesstämning och i
ett annat hus skulle ha kallats skandalöst.

Han for ut emot den köpmansanda, som nu gripit omkring sig, och han
förklarade skämtsamt, att han visst icke saknade självkänsla, oaktat han
i hög grad saknade ekonomiskt oberoende; han hade just i dag 
förmiddagen haft en affär av ganska obehaglig art -- men det oaktat ägde
han nog karaktärsstyrka att  bort  denna middag, och vad hans
position beträffade, ansåg han den vara  god som någons -- och det
ansågo nog andra med, eftersom han kunde  den äran sitta vid detta
bord, hos detta charmanta värdfolk!

När han slutat, andades sällskapet lättare, ty »det hade känts som om
ett åskmoln dragit över», anmärkte den sköna till Arvid Falk, vilken
livligt senterade detta yttrande.

Det var  mycket lögn,  mycket falskhet i luften att Falk kände sig
beklämd och längtade ut. Han såg huru dessa personer, vilka helt säkert
voro hederliga och aktningsvärda, likasom gingo i en osynlig kedja, i
vilken de  och  beto med kvävt raseri -- ja, kapten Gyllenborst
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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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