An anthology is a collection of texts, artwork, or other creative works chosen and compiled together based on a common theme, genre, or topic. Anthologies can include a variety of different works, such as short stories, poems, essays, or excerpts from longer works. They are often used in academic settings to showcase a range of perspectives on a particular subject or to highlight the work of multiple authors within a genre. Anthologies can also be curated by a single editor or multiple editors, and can be published in print or digital formats.