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Practice your writing by typing out classic literature. This method not only enhances your understanding of rhythm, structure, and nuances but also connects you deeply with the timeless flow of literary history.This is a BETA version.

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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
skandalskrivare och begagnade brännvin -- jag tror visst att de skrevo
också! Hans tillstånd vid hämtningsäventyret var vad ni skulle kalla
sorgligt. Som du vet, betraktar jag människorna med den absoluta
likgiltighetens blickar; jag tar dem som geologiska preparat, som
mineralier; några kristallisera i det systemet, andra i det; varför de
göra , ja, det beror  lagar eller omständigheter, inför vilka vi
skola förhålla oss likgiltiga; jag gråter inte över kalkspaten därför
att den inte är hård som bergkristallen; därför kan jag icke heller
kalla Falkens belägenhet sorglig; den var helt enkelt produkten av hans
temperament (hjärta som ni säger) + omständigheter, dem hans temperament
framkallat. Han var emellertid litet »down» vid tillfället. Jag förde
honom om bord, och han förhöll sig passiv. Men just som vi kastat loss
och fått fart,  vände han sig om och , jag tror att hon gått dit
själv, stod Beda, du vet,  stranden och viftade.  blev karlen galen;
han ville i land, skrek han, och hotade att hoppa i sjön. Jag tog honom
i armen och stoppade in honom i kajutan, varpå dörren blev stängd. När
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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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