Sunday, June 14, 2015

The Classics - Opening Lines: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen


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It is truth universally  acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. (Published 1813)




I love the classics and plan to share some "opening lines" over the coming months. Comment if you like, or read for inspiration. Writing styles were different then, but were they really?

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6 comments:

  1. Sue BursztynskiJune 14, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Now, that one is a classic opening line! Many people who have never read the book(I have) still know it.

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  2. nashvillecats2June 15, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    A great opening lines and a great post.
    Yvonne.

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  3. Susan ScottJune 16, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    as true now as then methinks?

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  4. Sharon HimslJune 19, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks everyone for stopping by!

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  5. BirgitJune 22, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    That opening line is great even for today considering how many young women marry very old, but rich, men

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  6. Sharon HimslJuly 5, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    It's my daughter's favorite!

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