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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
genast, annars kommer det någon annan i vägen. Har du aldrig varit ute,
Olle?

-- Jag hade ett barn med vår piga där hemma  landet och det var därför
far körde mig ur huset. Se'n har jag inte velat spotta åt dem!

-- Det var inte  invecklat det, inte! Men att bli bedragen, som det
kallas, det känns efter, det,  du tro; oj! oj! oj! Man ska ha nerver
som violsträngar, om man vill leka den leken!  se hur Falk går igenom
den persen; det finns de som ta sådant där mycket djupt, och det är
dumt! -- Jaså, porten är öppen! Stig , Olle; jag hoppas det ska vara
bäddat,  att du ska ligga riktigt gott; men du får ursäkta min gamla
städerska att hon inte kan skaka en bolster; hon är  klen i fingrarna,
ser du,  att det blir kanske lite knöligt och hårt.

De hade klättrat upp för trapporna och voro nu uppe.

-- Stig , stig ! sade Sellén. Det känns som om Stava skulle ha
vädrat här, eller kanske hon skurat; jag tycker det luktar skurfukt.

-- Du spektaklar; det kan väl ingen skura där det inte finns något golv.

-- Finns det inte något golv? Det var en annan sak. Vart har det tagit
vägen ? Kanske det har brunnit upp? , lika gott! Vi  väl vila 
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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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