+A **prologue** is an [Introduction](/wiki/introduction) to a literary work or dramatic performance. It often serves to set the scene, introduce main themes, or provide context for the unfolding [Narrative](/wiki/narrative). Functioning as an opening, it prepares the audience for what is to come.
+## See also
+- [Epilogue](/wiki/epilogue)
+- [Foreword](/wiki/foreword)
+- [Preface](/wiki/preface)
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