A prologue is an introduction to a literary work that provides information to the reader, such as setting, characters, or theme. It can be found in Greek and Elizabethan drama, as well as in prose works. Examples include Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. A prologue, sometimes referred to as a preface, is […]
Prologues and epilogues are literary techniques used in fiction writing to provide additional information to the reader before or after the story. They are more common in classical literature but some contemporary novels include them. A prologue provides background information while an epilogue provides insight into events that occurred after the story’s conclusion. They are […]
