What are the best first lines in fiction?

From the pithy to the provocative, the classic book opener comes in many different forms. Hephzibah Anderson explores the art of the perfect first sentence.

First lines are powerful. It's the author's best chance to hook the reader. A great first line will pull you in, introduce you to the narrator, and

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