What are some famous first sentences of novels?

One famous first sentence is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This sets the tone for the whole novel which is largely about marriage and social status in the 19th - century English society. It immediately grabs the reader's attention as it presents a rather cynical view of marriage as a financial transaction of sorts.

Some first sentences are like a teaser. Consider 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov, 'Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul.' This is a very controversial opening because of its rather sexual undertones. But it is also extremely captivating. It makes the reader want to know more about who Lolita is and what the relationship between the narrator and her will be, while also warning the reader that this might be a rather unorthodox story.

One famous first sentence is 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times' from 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. This is effective because it immediately sets a tone of contrast and contradiction, making the reader curious about what the 'times' are and how they can be both best and worst at once.

There are many famous sentences in well-known novels. The following are some of the classics: 1 " Life is short, I'll love you with my whole life." Titanic "Death is inevitable. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." Seven Samurai 3 "Love is a light that lights up our path"-- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone "I'll love you until the end of the world." Twilight "My soul is connected to yours." Doctor Who and the Time Machine "What is the most important thing in life? The answer is life itself." Alive 7 " There's nothing more important in this world than living." The Three-Body Problem "I'll always love you no matter where you are." Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 9 " Nothing is more precious than life, so you must cherish life, cherish everyone who loves you and the people you love." Dear Andre Life is like a dream. I can only realize my dreams in my dreams. Dream of the Red Chamber I hope these famous phrases can bring you some enlightenment and enlightenment.

One famous opening is 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' from Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'. This sentence immediately sets a contrast and draws the reader in, making them wonder about the times being described.

The novel '1984' by George Orwell begins with 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' This opening immediately sets an off - kilter and somewhat dystopian mood. It makes the reader aware that things in this world are not quite as they should be, and draws them into the story to find out more about this strange place where the normal rules seem to be broken.

The opening of 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, 'Call me Ishmael.' is quite remarkable. It's a very direct and somewhat mysterious start. By simply stating his name (or the name he wants to be called), Ishmael invites the reader into his world. It makes the reader curious about who this Ishmael is and what his story will be about.

One example could be a first sentence that is overly complex and filled with jargon that makes it difficult for the average reader to understand right away. For instance, a sentence like 'The ineffable esotericism of the preternatural realm was about to be divulged in a most perfunctory manner.' It's just too much to take in at the start and might put off readers.

One example is 'Call Me Ishmael' from 'Moby - Dick'. This first sentence is so iconic and immediately draws the reader in, setting a mood of mystery and adventure related to the sea. It makes you curious about who Ishmael is and what his story will be.

In 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, the first sentence goes 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' This opening is so powerful as it creates a sense of contrast and duality right from the start. It hints at the complex and tumultuous events that will unfold during the French Revolution, which is the backdrop of the story.