It is a collection of various works of literature by different authors
An anthology is a collection of literary works
That is called an anthology.
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Connie Brissenden has written: 'Vancouver' -- subject(s): Pictorial works, History, Buildings, structures, Historic buildings 'The Factory Lab anthology' -- subject(s): Canadian drama
An editor who makes selections for an anthology (collection of literary works)
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Sara Hannum Chase has written: 'Diamonds' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Diamonds 'The first book of silver' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Silver, Silverwork 'Diamonds' -- subject(s): Diamonds, Juvenile literature "Lean Out the Window: An Anthology of Modern Poetry" -- subject(s): Poetry anthology "The Wind is Round" -- subject(s): Poetry anthology, environment, children "To Play Man Number One: Poems of Modern Man" -- subject(s): Poetry anthology
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An annotated anthology is a collection of literary works that includes notes, commentary, or explanations from the editor or author. These annotations provide additional context, analysis, or insights to enhance the reader's understanding and appreciation of the texts included in the anthology.
E. S. Forster has written: 'An anthology of Greek prose' -- subject(s): Greek prose literature 'An anthology of Greek verse' -- subject(s): Greek poetry
An Anthology is a collection of works by a number of different writers, edited together by an editor. The book "William Shakespeare: His World, His Work, His Influence" is an anthology of some 60 essays on the subject of the work of William Shakespeare, edited by John F. Andrews. Charles Scribner's published it as a three-volume hardcover set in 1985; new and used copies can still be obtained.
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