The theme od death in literature for children and youth

The topic of this paper arises from the very nature of literature for children, literature that is special, separate part of the general literature, as well as an integral part. Such literature is close to the child, because it is offered another world, a world in which the child freely develops their imagination, dreams and aspirations. But also, the fact is that through this literature child perceives life and its laws. Children are facing death were in the family, whether it is about the death of close relatives, death of a pet, etc. Hence, it is inevitable literature aimed at children and young people to reflect developments in society and family. Accordingly, the essential part of literature for children and youth, is death as an integral part of our existence. For these reasons, the subject of this paper will be the treatment of the theme of death in literature for children and young people, through selected works