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Originally Posted by Katsunami
It would be so simple to add a paragraph.
"Skip this introduction if you are reading this work for the first time. It is intended for people who are rereading this book and wish to gain additional understanding; reading the introduction before your first read of the work may spoil the story for you."
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Absolutely. Though I think an afterword is an even better choice. I think an introduction might discuss the author, the historical context, and the general themes, and the afterword can get into specifics of plot and meanings.