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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
tryckfelen jämte "rättelserna", vilka såsom textförvanskningar ju icke
äro likgiltiga.


                     Variationer i olika upplagor.

Sid. 7, rad. 32-33; -- -- hela rymden dallrade snart av ljudet från alla
stadens sjuklockor. Uppl. 5-7 (8): sju klockor.

Sid. 15, rad 9: , _men_ vem sköter hans tjänst . Uppl. 5-7 (8): ,
vem sköter etc.

Sid. 27, rad. 25-26: -- -- att -- jag -- av -- min broder, utnämnde
förmyndaren etc. Uppl. 1 och hskr.: av min bror. Uppl. 2-7 (8): broder
etc. Troligen rättelse i uppl. 2 av Strindberg: i ett skriftligt intyg
som här är frågan om passar givetvis broder bättre än talspråkets bror.

Sid. 34, rad. 21-23: -- handlingen som ligger till grund för allt
medvetande och som endast gör detta möjligt. Alla tidigare uppl. liksom
också hskr.: -- -- som endast gör _detta det_ möjligt. Måste bero 
felskrivning (bröllop) eller glömska att utstryka ettdera av pronomina,
mellan vilka förf. valt.

Sid. 57, rad. 12-13: -- den lika vackert tänkta som sagda sanningen.
Strindberg skriver sanning (uppl. 1-2 och hskr.). Den felaktiga formen
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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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