An epilogue or epilog is a piece of writing at the end of a work of literature, usually used to bring closure to the work. It is presented from the perspective of within the story. When the author steps in and speaks directly to the reader, that is more properly considered an afterword. The opposite is a prologue—a piece of writing at the beginning of a work of literature or drama, usually used to open the story and capture interest. Some genres, for example television programs and video games, call the epilogue an "outro" patterned on the use of "intro" for "introduction".

सामान्यत: किसी रचना के अन्त में प्रस्तुत किया जानेवाला वह हिस्सा जिसमें सम्पूर्ण कृति का सार, उसका अभिप्राय और स्पष्टीकरण समाविष्ट हों, उपसंहार कहलाता है।