Best first lines from some of the most popular novels in literature

Books and literature have been an important part of life throughout history of mankind. Almost hundreds and thousands of books are published every year. Some of those become iconic works in literature. writer must keep opening lines of books engaging so that reer is encouraged to re furr.

Here are some of best opening lines from books in literature:

1984 by George Orwell

book 1984 is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell. book was published in 1949. book is a political satire as he presents a completely scary version of world as every move of citizens is followed and scrutinized. opening line of book is as follows:

It was a bright cold day in April, and clocks were striking thirteen.

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Pride and Prejudice

This classic novel is written by British novelist Jane Austen. book traces story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy. book was published in 1813. opening line of book perfectly summarizes essence of novel:

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

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Harry Potter and Philosophers Stone

opening line of this first book of series has proven to be start of a lifelong franchise. series is written by J. K. Rowling. This opening line has become iconic for all Potterhes out re. Here is how Harry Potter series begins:

Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that y were perfectly normal, thank you very much.

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Gone with Wind

This book is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Margaret Mitchell. book was first published in year 1936. It is an epic historical romance novel set during American Civil War. Here is opening line of this epic novel-

Scarlett O’Hara was not beautiful, but men seldom realized it when caught by her charm as Tarleton twins were.

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Hitchhiker’s Guide To Galaxy

Hitchhiker’s Guide To Galaxy is written by Douglas ams. book was first published in 1979 and belongs to science fiction genre. This epic saga started with following lines:

Far out in uncharted backwaters of unfashionable end of western spiral arm of Galaxy lies a small, unregarded yellow sun.

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