What is another word for anthologies?

Pronunciation: [anθˈɒləd͡ʒɪz] (IPA)

Anthologies are collections of written works that share a common theme or genre. There are numerous synonyms for the word anthologies, including compilations, selections, treasuries, and collections. These words imply a careful curation process, where the works are carefully chosen to fit a certain criteria or appeal to a specific audience. Other synonyms include omnibuses, which suggest a comprehensive collection, and florilegiums, which have roots in classical literature and were often collections of poetry or excerpts. Regardless of the terminology, anthologies provide readers with a diverse array of perspectives and insights on a particular subject matter.

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Usage examples for Anthologies

London: Allen, 1912. Selections from Maeterlinck's works have appeared in the following anthologies, etc.
"Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck"
Jethro Bithell
anthologies of thousands of poems in prose could be compiled.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
Others are Mother Goose and nursery tales;-others bad tragedies or pickle-herring farces; and others, like that of the landlady's daughter at the Star, sweet love-anthologies, and songs of the affections.
"Hyperion"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Famous quotes with Anthologies

  • Editors of open anthologies actively seek submissions from all comers, established and unknown. They are willing to read whatever the tide washes up at their feet.
    Lynn Abbey
  • The first writers are first and the rest, in the long run, nowhere but in anthologies.
    Carl Clinton Van Doren
  • I am also working on a couple of short stories for anthologies. This is new to me and I'm enjoying it.
    Judith Guest
  • As long as mixed grills and combination salads are popular, anthologies will undoubtedly continue in favor.
    Elizabeth Janeway
  • However, poetry does not live solely in books or in school anthologies.
    Eugenio Montale

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