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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
genomsåg dess innehåll -- några förfallna pantsedlar och en bunt
fullskrivna papper, utanpå vilka stod skrivet: »Till den som vill läsa».

-- Ha ni gapat nog nu? sade Borg. --   vi till Piperska muren!

De tre sörjande (vännerna var ett ord som endast begagnades av Lundell
och Levin när de ville ha pengar) konstituerade sig  Piperska muren
som utskott av Röda Rummet. Vid en flammande brasa och en uppsats starka
varor började Borg läsningen av de efterlämnade papperen, men måste 
och  anlita Falks färdighet som »autograf», ty vattnet hade slagit
omkring bläcket  att det såg ut som om skrivaren gråtit, efter vad
Sellén skämtsamt anmärkte.

-- Tyst därborta! sade Borg och drack sin toddy med en enda grimas, 
att oxeltänderna syntes. Nu börjar jag, och ber att  slippa bli
avbruten.


                        »Till den som vill läsa.

Att jag nu berövar mig livet, det är min rättighet,  mycket mer som
jag därmed icke ingriper  någon annan människas rättigheter, utan
fastmer lyckliggör, som det kallas, åtminstone en; en syssla och 400
kubikfot luft om dagen bli lediga.

Jag begår denna handling icke av förtvivlan, ty en tänkande människa
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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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