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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
händelser gjorde han af med allt hvad pengar han kunde komma åt; der lär
inte vara mycket öfver.--Puh! Begriper du nu?»

»Ja.»

»Gudskelof!  kan jag anse mig ha gjort ett godt arbete 
morgonkvisten--och  ska' du  bjuda  frukost.»--

Uppe i hotellet hade mor och son fått allt bagage ordnadt och befunno
sig nu  tu man hand i det kalla rummet, der en nytänd brasa motvilligt
sjöd i ugnen.

Båda tycktes vara i förlägenhet för hvad som borde sägas.

Hon stod vid fönstret, stirrande ut  torget; han satt borta i rummet
och betraktade henne med sammanknipna ögon och en ironisk min, som
tycktes säga: detta är en familjetafla. Hos ingendera märktes spår af
något slags varmare känslor. Han var tvärtom afgjordt fiendtligt stämd.
Han såg henne stå der mot den ljusa fönsterluften som huggen i ebenholtz
och hufvudet reste sig  fast från hennes axlar, som om det aldrig
kunde böjas.

Till sist vände hon sig om och såg  honom.

»Vi äro främmande för hvarandra.»

»JaHan satt och gungade upp och ned med foten, medan han betraktade henne
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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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