Can you give some examples of the best lines of romantic novels for inspiration?
From 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare, 'My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.' This line is a wonderful example of how love can be seen as something that has no limits. It's a very poetic and grand way of expressing love, showing that love is not a finite resource but rather something that grows the more it is given.
Can you give some examples of the best lines of novels that are inspiring?
Another inspiring line comes from 'Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. 'All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.' It encourages people to take control of their lives and make the best use of the time they have.
Can you give some examples of the best opening lines of novels?
The opening of 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens - 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' is a classic. It sets up the contrast that is going to be central to the story, which is set during the French Revolution. It's a very powerful and thought - provoking start that gives a sense of the complex and chaotic times in which the story unfolds.
Can you give some examples of the best opening lines in fantasy novels?
Sure. Consider the opening of 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman: 'Quentin did a magic trick. Nobody noticed.' This line is interesting as it sets up the character Quentin and his ability to do magic in a world where it seems unnoticed. It makes you wonder why his magic goes unnoticed and what kind of world he lives in.
Can you give some examples of the best lines in novels for inspiring people?
Sure. In 'The Alchemist' there's the line 'And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.' It's very inspiring as it gives people hope that the world will support their dreams.
Can you give more examples of the best ending lines of novels?
The ending line of 'Lord of the Flies' - 'Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.' This line sums up the entire dark journey of the boys on the island. It shows the loss of their initial innocence, the revelation of the evil that can lurk within humans, and the grief for the death of Piggy, which is a very poignant way to end the novel.
Can you give examples of the best opening lines in classic novels?
Well, from 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, 'There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.' This unassuming opening is actually quite effective. It creates a sense of confinement and the start of a story that will likely involve the main character breaking free from some sort of restriction, whether it be physical or emotional.
Can you give more examples of the best opening lines to novels?
Another good one is 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. This line not only gives an insight into the society of the time where marriage was a big deal for financial and social reasons but also makes the reader interested in seeing how this idea will play out in the story.
Can you give more examples of the best first lines in novels?
Sure. In 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, 'Call me Ishmael.' This simple yet powerful line draws the reader into the story, making them curious about who Ishmael is and what his story will be. It's a very direct way to start a novel that goes on to be an epic adventure on the high seas.
Can you give more examples of the best first lines of English novels?
Sure. Consider the first line of 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville: 'Call me Ishmael.' It's a simple yet powerful line that invites the reader into the story from the perspective of the narrator. It's a very direct way to start a novel about a man's obsession with a great white whale.
Can you give examples of the best first lines in science fiction novels?
Sure. For example, in H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds', 'No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own.' This first line creates a sense of mystery and foreboding. It makes the reader wonder who these 'intelligences' are and what they are up to, while also setting the time period which adds historical context.