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Modern is a novel by Victoria Benedictsson, published in 1883. It is a naturalistic novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and the human condition. The novel is considered to be a part of Benedictsson’s late, naturalistic period.

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Modern
_frihet_. Ingen konventionell pligtkänsla för dig. Inga skyldigheter,
inga rättigheter--intet tvång.»

»Hvem talar om tvång», sade hon. »Var icke rädd; jag gör mig icke några
illusioner. Till en början skulle jag blott önska, att du icke med
afsigt undveke mig.»

»Det kommer jag inte heller att göra, såvida jag inte märker att du har
några anspråk  mig i anledning af--blodsbandet.»--Det sista ordet
uttalades med en lindrigt hånfull betoning.--»Men i  fall vet jag, att
min natur kommer att reagera--rent ofrivilligt.»

»Det är afgjordt», sade hon gladt; och der blef åter ett ögonblicks
paus. Derpå fortsatte hon:

»Skulle du--efter jag vet  litet om dig--vilja svara helt torrt 
några frågor, som icke skola vara för närgångna?»

»Ja. Fråga.»

»Har du för alltid afbrutet studierna?»

»Mina _akademiska_ studier menar du?»

»Ja.»

»Dem afslutade jag för två år sedan.»

»Och--du höll  att taga filosofie-kandidatexamen har jag hört?»

»Ja, men jag tog den inteHan ansträngde sig af all makt för att vara ovänlig. Det märktes också
att han sade »du» för att betona jemnlikhetsställningen mellan sig och
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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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