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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
ung medicinare, som reste med för att  se sig om i verlden och som
till sist blef själen i det hela. Den gamle Jannen hade varit gift med
en kreolska, men var enkling och hade en enda dotter alldeles som i
romanerna. Det gick också alldeles som i romanerna: när hon var sexton
år gifte hon sig med medicinaren. Den gamle var trött af kringflackandet
och lät de unge fara vidare med anatomi-lådan. Sjelf slog han sig ner 
en villa vid Helsingborg och lefde i ro  sin del af inkomsterna. För
bekvämlighetens skull antog medicinaren--som kanske bara hette
Pettersson förut--det stolta namnet Zimmermann; och det är visst för
resten det enda, som Ville fått ärfva af hela herrligheten.»

»Är han död?»

»Han? Begge äro döda. Både nummer ett och nummer två. Detta var ettans
dotter, tvåans enka och treans mor. Hon följde alltid med sin man, men
sonen lemnades hos den gamle i Helsingborg för att inte hans uppfostran
skulle bli alltför brokig. Derför känner han inte sin mor vidare och
fadern var han inte heller vidare bekant med.--Nu är muséet såldt
och enkan ämnar bosätta sig här för att passa  sin Willy, som har
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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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