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Afterword
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a part at the end of a book including some final words that may not be written by the author
What is an "afterword"?
An afterword is a concluding section in a book, written by the author or another contributor, that appears at the end of the main content. It provides additional reflections, insights, or commentary related to the book. An afterword may discuss the book's creation, offer updates on the subject matter, or provide context for the reader. It serves to offer final thoughts and sometimes address the impact or future directions related to the work.
afterword
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Example
The afterword included a brief history of the book's publication journey.
The afterword offered insights from the editor about the book's impact.
In the afterword, a noted critic shared their reflections on the novel.
She read the afterword to understand the editor’s perspective on the story.
The author did not write the afterword, which was contributed by a literary scholar.
