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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
tidigare uppl. tryckfel: det är min födelse i dag.

Sid. 279, rad 19: Det var ett nätt ämne, mycket nätt. Uppl. 5-7 (8): Det
var ett ämne, mycket nätt.

Sid. 288, rad 27: Vi ha en kvar. -- Jag har märkt vissa ångersymptom hos
min hustru etc. Uppl. 5-7 (8): Vi ha en _kvart_ etc. (!).

Sid. 291, rad. 27-28: Behagar herr grosshandlarn vara  god och sitta
ett ögonblick,  får jag sätta i lite här och där. Uppl. 5-7 (8):
_fylla_ i lite här och där.

Sid. 314, rad. 21-22: Jag har inte _ätit_ mer än en kopp kaffe och tre
glas vatten i dag. Uppl. 5-7(8): Jag har inte _förtärt_ etc. (med denna
ändring går naturligtvis det pregnanta och komiska i frasen förlorat).

Sid. 323, rad 1:  du in i Gråkappan. Uppl. 4-7 (8):  du i Gråkappan.

Sid. 324, rad. 22-23: Man måste dock njuta av sin tillvaro i dess
ändliga existens. Uppl. 5-7 (8): -- -- i dess _eländiga_ existens (!).

-- rad. 30-31: -- -- framåt de prång som kallas Kindstugatan. Uppl. 4-7:
framåt de språng, som kallas etc. (Man har här som eljes tillfälle
förvåna sig över hur en meningslöshet kan bibehålla sig i en rad
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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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