This is something I thought I would talk about on Weds., particularly because I think Emma has a great opening to a novel. At this stage I will just quote a description from The Language of Fiction (see Literary Criticism list). "Openings are important because:
- they engage the reader
- indicate the book's style
- establish a relationship with the reader
- establish a voice
- establish a relationship with the subject matter "
The opening whets the reader's appetite for more, to ultimately "turn the page" (how appropriate!) and continue reading. I will discuss how I think Austen does this tomorrow and will blog it for people who cannot attend.
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