forskeyti
Forskeyti is an Icelandic term used in publishing to denote a short introductory text that appears at the very beginning of a book, report, or other written work. It is part of the front matter and is typically written by the author, though it can also be contributed by another person with a connection to the work. The primary function of the forskeyti is to set the stage for the reader by explaining the purpose, scope, and motivation of the work, and it may include acknowledgments, notes on collaboration, or context for the material.
In practice, the forskeyti is placed after the title page and before the main body of the
Etymologically, forskeyti is a compound of for- meaning “before” and skeyti, a word connected with writing or