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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.

Type the words from the book. We gave you 4 words to start with.

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
råhet--Det är vidrigt med sådana der band, som hela ens natur uppreser
sig emot.»

»--herre Gud--band? Man är väl inte bunden för hela lifvet, fast man
råkar till att ha en mor.»

»Ja, men när hon nu inte har någon annan än migkom det i irriterad
ton från den vrångsinte sonen. »Hennes far är död--och andra anhöriga
har hon inte.»

»-ja! Än se'n? Det fins många som  vara ensamma och lefva ändå.»

»Ja, men om hon nu inte kan! Det är barnsligt, men jag skall anse det
som en skyldighet att ta mig af henne. Ja! Det är dilemman. Det skall
pina mig att ta mig af henne--och det skulle pina mig att inte göra
det.»

»--jag medger att det är en förtviflad situation. Men det går öfver,
sa han som hade eld i håretEn tredje ung man kom i detsamma uppför trappan och helsade  de två,
hvarefter samtalet tog en annan vändning.

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I det uppgående snälltåget, som rasslade fram genom morgondiset, satt
föremålet för detta samtal tryckt upp i hörnet af en andra klassens
kupé. Hon såg ut genom fönstret med en rysning af köld och drog sin
svarta spetsschal högre upp kring halsen.
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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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