👉 In literature, a preludium is a short summary or introduction of an existing work, typically written before the actual text itself. It is often used in literary criticism to provide a brief overview of the main themes and ideas presented in a book, play, etc., before the full text is revealed. For example, in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," the preludium introduces the character of Gertrude and her role as a ghostly presence haunting Hamlet. This section provides context
