“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." ~ Jane Austin. Arguably one of the best opening lines in literary history. However, to make it a modern retelling it would have to read: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man or women no matter their fortune, must be in want of a life partner.” Jane AustenPride And PrejudiceHumorous QuotationsPride And Prejudice AdaptationModern Adaptations Author:Brandy Potter
“And it's what you never will write," said the Controller. "Because, if it were really like Othello nobody could understand it, however new it might be. And if were new, it couldn't possibly be like Othello.” ShakespeareModern Adaptations Book:Brave New World Source: Brave New World
“Don Juan: I feel like God is punishing me and I don't know what for. Nurse 2: God's not punishing you. Life is Hell for all of us. You're not special.” PlaywrightPlaysModern Adaptations Book:Don Juan Comes Back from the War Source: Don Juan Comes Back from the War