Preface

A preface (/ˈprɛfəs/) or proem (/ˈproʊɛm/) is an introduction to a book or other literary work written by the author.

Preface to the poem Milton by William Blake.

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• Epigraph
• Exordium
• Introduction
• Postface
• Preamble
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