The prologue is the beginning of a novel. It is used to introduce the background, theme, plot, and characters of the novel, providing the reader with an overall framework and structure to better understand and appreciate the novel. The following points should be noted when writing a preface to a novel: The first is to briefly introduce the background and theme of the novel to let the readers know what era, region, social background the novel takes place in, and what the theme of the novel is. 2. It highlights the uniqueness of the novel and lets the readers know why this novel is different from other novels and why it has become an independent literary work. 3. summarize the plot and main characters of the novel to let the readers understand the basic plot and character relationships of the novel. 4. Express the author's creative intentions and literary ideas so that readers can understand the author's creative ideas and literary pursuits. 5. Leave enough suspense and interesting information to attract the reader's interest and desire to read. A good foreword should be able to arouse the readers 'interest in the novel, arouse their resonance and thinking, and make them better understand and appreciate the novel.