In the blurb
1996 in the prologue, 2009 in the rest of the book
Do you mean "prologue?" A prologue is an introduction to a a book that is not a part of the book proper. Normally, it sets up the action that is to take place in the book. It's complement is the epilogue which ties up loose ends at the end of a book.
No. By definition, a prologue precedes the story and an epilogue follows the story.
Begining of a book.
prologue
A prologue is explanatory text or information presented to an audience so that the action of the poem, book, or play can take place without an establishing sequence or exposition. It is the opening section of a longer work. It also means the preface or introductory part of a novel, long poem, or play. A prologue can provide background information, hint at theme, or foreshadow (or obviously reveal) what is yet to come. An example of a prologue is the prologue found before Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Other examples could begin with phrases such as : "This book is about...and how the characters..." "The origin of this story is..." "The setting of this play is in..."
The prologue
The prologue was very exciting. A prologue should be a short, descriptive summary.
The prologue for my new book is only 2 pages long.
The line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet that foreshadows the tragic ending of the play is "A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life."
A prologue is an introduction to a book or play.
The main text that the prologue foreshadows