Anthology

usgb/ænˈθɑːlədʒi/
noun

A book or other collection of selected writings by various authors, usually in the same literary form, of the same period, or on the same subject.

She bought an anthology of poetry from the book store.
Visual representation of "anthology" - A book or other collection of selected writings by various authors, usually in the same literary form, of the same period, or on the same subject.

Often appears as...

  • poetry anthology
  • anthology series

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Varied Authors

An anthology often includes works from multiple writers, showcasing different styles or perspectives.

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The anthology featured essays from ten different environmental activists.
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Unified Theme

Works in an anthology are curated to revolve around a specific theme, subject, or period.

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Her anthology focused on feminist poetry from the 1970s.
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Educational Use

Anthologies are common in classrooms to expose students to a variety of writings on one topic.

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Our literature class uses an anthology of short stories by American authors.
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