This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, is from a well-travelled writer and Nobel laureate who had a great affection for his dog:
"When I was very young and the urge to be someplace else was on me, I was assured by mature people that maturity would cure this itch."
* Entries, including postal address, should be sent to First Impressions, The Times Higher, Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfield, London E1W 1BX, faxed to 020 7782 3300 or emailed to theschat@thes.co.uk
The winner receives a £25 book voucher. The closing date is April 30.
The winner of last week's competition, who identified Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut, is Jane Willis of Fleet, Hampshire.
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