Proem

Definitions

An introduction, preface or preamble.

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonyms: foretale, prologue; see⟳ also Thesaurus:foreword”

“Thus much may serve⟳ by way of proem; / Proceed we therefore to our poem.”

“The natural coherence and connection of the proem with the account of our Saviour's ministry, lead⟳ us to adopt⟳ this explication, which is pertinent and consistent.”

“On our first reading, we obviously cannot know⟳ of the role that Aristaeus will play⟳ at the end⟳ of the work⟳, but when we do encounter him there, we should remember⟳ his appearance in the proem: a clear link⟳ between the georgic and the pastoral […]”

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