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A proem is a preliminary comment or a prelude, often found in poetry or prose. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of proem from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Proem definition: an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble.. See examples of PROEM used in a sentence.
A proem is a preliminary comment or preface, often invoking a muse or a topic, at the beginning of an epic poem. Crawford used the word proem instead of prologue to translate the Finnish epic Kalevala, which has no muse but a general introduction of the folk-song.
A preface (/ ˈ p r ɛ f ə s /) or proem (/ ˈ p r oʊ ɛ m /) is an introduction to a book or other literary work written by the work's author. An introductory essay written by a different person is a foreword and precedes an author's preface.
A proem is a short introduction to a literary work, often found in epic poems. Learn how proems are structured, what they achieve, and see examples from The Iliad and The Odyssey.
A proem is a short poem or speech that introduces or prepares for something else. Learn about its origin, pronunciation and examples from the OED.
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A proem is an introduction or preface to a poem, a prologue, or a foreword. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word proem from YourDictionary.
