Great Beginnings: Opening Lines of Great NovelsAn entertaining collection of the most intriguing opening lines from great novels--in an irresistible little package--for literature lovers and writers alike. The book includes well-known opening passages such as Dickens' "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times", as well as less famous but equally striking beginnings. 15 illustrations. |
Contents
The Witness as Storyteller | 19 |
ENTER THE HEROHEROINE | 38 |
THE IMPERSONAL PRONOUN | 59 |
Copyright | |
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