30 great opening lines in literature – Books
Sunday, November 12th, 2017
The opening paragraph can make or break a book, so it is important to get it right. Most readers will pick a book up off the shelf based on its cover – if they are not already a fan of the author – and then read the first couple of paragraphs before deciding if they want to buy it.
The Telegraph’s pick of 30 of the most famous opening lines in literature