Can you share some more best excerpts from love novels that are not so well - known?
From 'Call Me by Your Name', 'I had come to think of myself as being above only one thing: above being a cliché. I quickly learned that I was, in fact, the worst kind of cliché. But I also learned that such a discovery was, in and of itself, not unpleasurable.' This excerpt shows the self - awareness and the bittersweet nature of young love, where the character realizes the commonalities in his experience of love yet still embraces it.
Can you share some of the best true love stories from history that are not so well - known?
The love story of Abelard and Heloise. Abelard was a renowned philosopher and Heloise was his student. They fell deeply in love and had a relationship. Their story was filled with passion and tragedy as they faced many obstacles due to social norms of the time. Their letters to each other are a testament to their love.
What are some well - known excerpts from non - erotic novels?
One well - known excerpt is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This sets the tone for the whole story about love, marriage and social class in 19th - century England.
Can you share some well - known best lines from novels?
A great line from 'The Catcher in the Rye' is 'I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff - I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I'd do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all.' It shows Holden's complex view of protecting innocence.
Can you share some well - known best quotes from romantic novels?
There's also 'We accept the love we think we deserve.' from 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. This quote is quite different as it focuses on self - worth and how it relates to the love one receives in a relationship, which is an interesting perspective often explored in romantic novels.
Can you share some well - known best quotes on life from novels?
Another one is from 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, 'All that most maddens and torments; all that stirs up the lees of things; all truth with malice in it; all that cracks the sinews and cakes the brain; all the subtle demonisms of life and thought; all evil, to crazy Ahab, were visibly personified, and made practically assailable in Moby Dick.' This long and complex quote shows how one's obsession can consume their life. Ahab's single - minded pursuit of the white whale represents how a powerful fixation can overtake all other aspects of a person's existence in life.
Can you share some well - known best WW2 love stories?
Sure. A famous one is the relationship between Vera Lynn and her husband. Vera Lynn was known as the 'Forces' Sweetheart' during WW2. Her music brought comfort to many soldiers. Her love story with her husband was one of support and mutual understanding, as she continued to do her part for the war effort while maintaining a loving home.
What are the best excerpts from love novels?
One of the best excerpts could be from 'Pride and Prejudice' where Mr. Darcy says, 'You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.' It's a very straightforward and passionate declaration that sums up the complex relationship between Elizabeth and him.
Can you share the best lines from well - known Urdu novels?
Sure. In 'Umrao Jaan Ada', there's the line 'Mohabbat ka pata chalta hai jab dil ka bojh utna ho jaaye ki saans bhi ruk jaaye' which powerfully describes the realization of love when the burden on the heart becomes overwhelming.
Can you name a few best war love novels that are not so well - known?
Sure. 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is a great choice. It's set during World War II in Leningrad. The love story between Tatiana and Alexander is very intense, with the war adding a lot of challenges and drama.
Can you name some of the best French films made from novels that are not so well - known?
Sure. 'A Very Long Engagement' is an excellent choice. It is based on a novel and tells a poignant love story set against the backdrop of World War I. The film's attention to detail in recreating the era is remarkable, and the story is both tragic and full of hope.