The short version
A browsable collection of opening lines from famous literary works.
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Verba Prima
A browsable collection of opening lines from famous literary works.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-14
Last seen:2026-07-14
Times seen:1
Website:verbaprima.com
Why it caught our attention
A focused, lightweight cultural reference site that made the front-page cut.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-14
Editorial paraphrase
The Show HN submission drew a substantial discussion thread around the presentation of literary openings.
Original threadShow HN: Opening lines of famous literary works