Anthology
/ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
A published collection of writings, particularly literary works.
Did you know?In ancient Greece, anthologies were often collections of poems dedicated to the gods, symbolizing the blossoming of artistic inspiration.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀνθολογία (anthologia)
“A collection of flowers; a gathering of beautiful literary works.”
14th Century
Latin
anthologia
“Adoption of the Greek term into Latin, retaining the meaning of a collection.”
16th Century
English
anthology
“Adaptation into English, often referring specifically to literary collections.”
Modern English
English
anthology
“A term widely used to refer to a variety of collected works, particularly in literature.”