Preface
Not only does the anthology address the different facets of death but also outlines reactions of people surrounding and facing death. It deals with death being personified as an entity in every aspect of life.
The main reason to use death as a theme was to explain the sense of fear it creates. This fear acts as a life force to strive and walk against death. Having faced some personal deaths it was important to speak of its effects. These incidents acted as motivating forces to outline different outlooks presented to the general population which usually shape our personal views on death.
The concept of death has always remained fascinating especially living in this culturally diverse country. The numerous points of views itself make death a debate able topic. Another very interesting aspect of this anthology is its shifting ideas in a chronological order which have been tracked from literary masterpieces such the Old Testament to the latest band songs of the century.
This journey of compilation of pieces has been quite enriching. During this it has questioned our own pre-assumptions and perspectives of death. Each one of us has undergone a complete process of catharsis. This anthology has bought about clarity to the several perspectives of people on the concept of death.
Each piece of work in these articles standout than the rest, as at every stop a new facet of death surfaces. Reading multiple pieces at once might complicate one’s conviction, therefore it is suggested that each piece is read thoroughly and deliberated upon separately.
This anthology is a work which has methodically reviewed the various viewpoints and put into collection the several perspectives of the concept of death. The objective is to act as facilitators and escalate the values of these masterpieces and provide platform to support the exchange of knowledge both materialistically and spiritually. I would also like to convey gratitude to one and all that have helped me achieve the same.
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- Head Syeda Zainab Akbar