forewords

Books' introductory sections

Forewords is the plural of foreword, an introductory section at the beginning of a book, usually written by someone other than the author.

A foreword typically offers context, endorsement, or personal reflection on the work that follows: The collected essays include forewords by three Nobel laureates.

introduction

preface

Introductory book section

prologueIntroductory literary section
preamblePreliminary statement before content
introductionPreliminary section or presentation

opening · proem · exordium · lead-in · overture · preliminary · frontmatter · introductory · author's note · editor's note

endorsement

recommendation

Advised course of action

testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
commendationFormal expression of approval
praiseExpression of approval

tribute · acclaim · validation · approval · backing · support · blurb · celebrity · notable · authority

authorship

writer

Creator of texts

authorCreator of written works
contributorOne who provides something
pennedWrote or confined

composed · written · drafted · scholar · novelist · essayist · luminary · guest · invited · distinguished

preview

synopsis

Condensed version of content

overviewBroad general summary
outlineSummary of key elements
summaryCondensed account of essentials

abstract · glimpse · teaser · taster · briefing · digest · highlights · setup · framing · contextualization

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