Mrityu : Sahitye Nirgyane by Masud Parvez [Hardcover]

All things—material and living—are subject to destruction. Transformation is a constant, yet the death of sentient existence is inevitable and an unchanging truth. Once born, one must taste death—harsh though it may be, there is no denying this reality. Death is intertwined with human beliefs, myths, unknown fears, and mystery. And yet, throughout history, humanity has sought to defy this truth, striving for immortality. This longing is eternal. But how did humans first come to understand the dry trace of tears that marks the end of life? What experience caused the silence of a loved one to ripple through the nerves and blood of the living? These questions continue to drive endless human inquiry. At the same time, the search for the causes of death and its impact on the psyche has led to a wide range of theoretical interpretations. These explorations and reflections have found form in science, philosophy, art, and literature, driven by an insatiable thirst for meaning. However, the processes and reactions surrounding death perhaps stir the human psyche and socio-economic relationships more than anything else. In this book, Masud Parvez has addressed such questions and inquiries. Drawing on psychoanalytic perspectives, he explores theories of death and examines how death is represented, perceived, and imagined in some key works of Bengali literature. Without a doubt, this collection of essays on the subject of death is a significant contribution for readers of the Bengali language.