Talk:Preface

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I just switched out "mete" for "meet" in 1st paragraph but looking up both words in OED find that although both are correct "meet" is more common now. I grew up back when the KJV dominated so "mete" was preferred spelling. Will not switch back because I'm curious to see how long it takes for anyone to notice. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.77.217.125 (talk) 01:57, 11 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Can I restate the question asked at

Just a note that this page had been messed about; sorted it out now ;-). Carl Turner 13:47, 8 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Looked like someone was at it again. I've reverted to the "clean version." Malinda E. Berry 20:33, 17 March 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Malindaeb (talk • contribs)

I've split this article into two in order to separate book preface from the liturgic use of the term. See

The proem found in epic poetry should have its own page, really. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 137.222.221.35 (talk) 16:19, 26 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Totally agree. A Proem is a different thing !!! --S.vecchiato (talk) 06:53, 12 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]