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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
arbetarnas kassa, skulle han  förbi. Om hertigen av Halland hade
invigt en pålkran och intendenten Trälund skrivit vers vid tillfället,
skulle han klippa till med vers och allting, »ty sådant tycker folk om
att läsa»; kunde han lägga till något försmädligt,  var det  mycket
bättre, de fingo det i alla fall i sig. För övrigt gällde
klippningsordern: allt berömligt av och om publicister och
kroppsarbetare, allt smädligt om präster, militärer, stora köpmän (icke
små), akademici, stora författare och domare. Dessutom skulle han minst
en gång i veckan angripa kungliga teaterdirektionen, samt stryka ner
småteatrarnas lättsinniga sångpjäser i »moralens och sedlighetens namn»,
ty redaktören hade märkt att arbetarna icke voro roade av dessa teatrar.
En gång i månaden skulle stadsfullmäktige anklagas (och dömas!) för
slöseri, varjämte,  ofta tillfälle gavs, regeringsformen borde
antastas, men icke regeringen; sträng censur hade redaktören förbehållit
sig  attentat mot vissa riksdagsmän och vissa statsråd. Vilka? Det var
en hemlighet som icke ens redaktören kände, ty det berodde 
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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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