Et Sic Incipit

29/06/2025

01/06/2025

"Strewth,' exclaimed Jack Collins, 'that dog is a real stinker! i don't know how he puts up wth himself. If I dropped bombs like that, I'd walk around with my head in a paper bag, just to protect myself.'"

The light hearted opening of this book, prepares the reader to embrace humour as they travel across the mining towns of the great expanse of Western Australia. How did you expect this book to unfold and were you prepared for it's ending?

31/05/2025

In the years since being published in 1928, a few months before D.H. Lawrence's death, there have been many different variations of the book's cover art. Some are more provocative, some more classic... which has been your favourite?

31/05/2025

What are you thoughts on Lawrence's writing and how did you feel he set his scene with this opening for his most notorious and controversial work?

"Ours is essentially a tragic age, so we refuse to take it tragically. The cataclysm has happened, we are among the ruins, we start to build up new little habits, to have new little hopes. It is rather hard work: there is no smooth road into the future: but we go round, or scramble over the obstacles. We've got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen."

31/05/2025

Et sic incipit. And so it begins.

As any avid reader knows, a book's opening line sets the tone for the entire story, drawing us in with its intrigue, humour, or poignancy. Whether it's a line that immediately grabs your attention or one that lingers in your mind long after you've turned the final page, these opening sentences hold a special place in our hearts.

​Et Sic Incipit aims to showcase these memorable opening lines, accompanied by striking book covers and thought-provoking quotes. The platform also offers a forum where readers can delve into discussions about what makes a great opening line and how it influences their reading experience. It's a place where literary enthusiasts can connect, share their insights, and bond over their shared love of books.