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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
-- Vid gemensamma omröstningen beslöts att staten skulle, i betraktande
av det stora, nationella i företagets patriotiska idé, övertaga
obligationerna under det att bolaget likviderar ... eller avvecklar!

-- Det vill säga -- staten håller inunder huset medan grunden ramlar, 
att styrelsen får tid att springa undan!

-- Du såg hellre att alla dessa små ...

-- Jag kan, jag kan! Alla dessa små räntetagare -- ja, jag såg hellre
att de arbetade med sitt lilla kapital än att de låge lata och ockrade
med det, men jag såg helst att bedragarna komme  fästning, 
uppmuntrades icke bedrägliga företag. Detta kallas politisk ekonomi. Fy
fan! -- En sak! Du fikar efter min plats! Du ska  den! Du ska icke
behöva sitta där i din vrå och vara bitter  mig, därför att du ska
behöva sopa och städa åt mig i korrekturet. Jag har alldeles för många
artiklar liggande otryckta därinne hos den där frihetshunden, som jag
föraktar, för att jag skulle vilja sitta och klippa rövarhistorier
vidare. Rödluvan var mig för konservativ, men Arbetarefanan var för
smutsig!

-- , det var roligt, att du lämnar dina chimerer och blir förståndig.
 du in i Gråkappan; där har du en framtid!
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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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