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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.

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
FÖRSTA KAPITLET.
Stockholm i fågelperspektiv.


Det var en afton i början av maj. Den lilla trädgården  Mosebacke hade
ännu icke blivit öppnad för allmänheten, och rabatterna voro ej
uppgrävda; snödropparna hade arbetat sig upp genom fjolårets
lövsamlingar och höllo just  att sluta sin korta verksamhet för att
lämna plats åt de ömtåligare saffransblommorna, vilka tagit skydd under
ett ofruktsamt päronträd; syrenerna väntade  sydlig vind för att  
i blom, men lindarna bjödo ännu kärleksfilter i sina obrustna knoppar åt
bofinkarna, som börjat bygga sina lavklädda bon mellan stam och gren;
ännu hade ingen mänskofot trampat sandgångarna sedan sista vinterns snö
gått bort, och därför levdes ett obesvärat liv därinne av både djur och
blommor. Gråsparvarna höllo  att samla upp skräp, som de sedan gömde
under takpannorna  navigationsskolans hus; de drogos om spillror av
rakethylsor från sista höstfyrverkeriet, de plockade halmen från unga
träd som året förut sluppit ur skolan  Rosendal -- och allting sågo
de! De hittade barège-lappar i bersåer och kunde mellan stickorna  en
bänkfot draga fram hårtappar efter hundar, som icke slagits där sedan
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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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