+A preface is the opening note of a [Book](/wiki/book), a guiding hand inviting the reader in. It acts as an [Introduction](/wiki/introduction), revealing the author's intent or setting the stage for the work that follows.
+## See also
+- [Foreword](/wiki/foreword)
+- [Introduction](/wiki/introduction)
+- [Epilogue](/wiki/epilogue)
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