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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
enligt uppl. 3-7 (8).

Sid. 59, rad. 12-13: -- och inbjöd de andra att göra samma.  hskr. och
uppl. 1-4. Uppl. 5-7 (8): detsamma.

Sid. 83, rad 33: -- stugan vid Lilljans. Uppl. 1: stugan  Lilljans.
Rättelse från uppl. 2 -- säkert av förf. -- till förra läsarten. Formen
i uppl. 1 återkommer i uppl. 9-13, tryckta efter denna.

Sid. 105, rad 30: -- knappar till lufttelegrafer och trumpetlika talrör.
Uppl. 5-7 (8): knappar _och_ lufttelegrafer och etc. (meningslöst).

Sid. 123, rad 2; -- stort och glänsande (nämligen familjens namn). Uppl.
5-7 (8): stort och glädjande (meningslöst).

Sid. 127, rad. 4-5: -- de beklagade sig över att din svåger blivit
bortkörd från verket, och det hade de läst i Fäderneslandet. Uppl. 5-7
(8): din bror blivit bortkörd från verket och det hade _du_ läst etc.
Utbytet av svåger till bror obegripligt! Textförbättraren har här
tydligen ej haft klart för sig vilka de samtalande äro eller föreställt
sig att fru Falk var "bror" till Arvid Falk. Det senare du i st. f. de,
troligen rena tryckfelet.

Sid. 130, rad 31: Det brukar ingen. Uppl. 5-7 (8): det brukas ingen.

Sid. 134, rad 10: Direktionen förelade  bolagsstämman ett förslag.
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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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