History of Anthology in Timeline
An anthology in book publishing is a curated collection of literary works, chosen by a compiler. It can encompass a variety of genres and formats, including plays, poems, short stories, songs, and excerpts from fiction or non-fiction works. Anthologies typically feature contributions from multiple authors, showcasing a diverse range of perspectives and styles within a chosen theme or literary movement.
1928: Publication of Pamphlet Against Anthologies
Robert Graves and Laura Riding published their Pamphlet Against Anthologies in 1928, arguing that anthologies were based on commercial rather than artistic interests.
2000: Publication of The Assassin's Cloak: An Anthology of the World's Greatest Diarists
The Assassin's Cloak: An Anthology of the World's Greatest Diarists, which anthologises four centuries of diary entries into 365 'days', was published in 2000.
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