There are countless Anthology courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- Concise Anthology of American Literature (7th Edition) (2010)
- The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Ninth Edition) (Vol. Package 1: Volumes A and B) (2016)
- Lives Through Literature: A Thematic Anthology (3rd Edition) (2000)
- Retellings: A Thematic Literature Anthology (2003)
- The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Ninth Edition) (Vol. Package 2: Volumes C, D, E) (Norton Anthology of American Literature, package 2) (2016)
- Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (1994)
- Concise Anthology of American Literature (7th, 11) by [Paperback (2010)] (2010)
- The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Shorter Ninth Edition) (Vol. 1) (2017)
- Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction: Work from 1970 to the Present (2007)
- Reflections : An Anthology (2009)
- The Longman Anthology of Drama and Theater: A Global Perspective (2004)
- Passageways (Anthology 2, Book B) (2003)
- Anthology of American Literature, Volume I (10th Edition) (2010)
Concise Anthology of American Literature (7th Edition) (2010)
This consise anthology offers a balanced approach to the enjoyment of reading American literature. Over 20 new authors representing diverse cultural backgrounds allow students to read about unique experiences through the eyes of esteemed writers including Sonia Sanchez, Sherman Alexie, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Frances E.W.
The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Ninth Edition) (Vol. Package 1: Volumes A and B) (2016)
A responsive, refreshed, and media-rich revision of the market-leading anthology of American literature. The most-trusted anthology for complete works, balanced selections, and helpful editorial apparatus, The Norton Anthology of American Literature features a cover-to-cover revision. The Ninth Edition introduces new General Editor Robert Levine and three new-generation editors who have reenergized the volume across the centuries.
Lives Through Literature: A Thematic Anthology (3rd Edition) (2000)
For anyone—regardless of age, culture, or gender—in need of a catalyst to generate dynamic literary discussion and stimulating writing topics.
Retellings: A Thematic Literature Anthology (2003)
This four-genre, thematically-arranged collection groups together selections that retell the same story or events: three interpretations of Cinderella from Walt Disney, The Brothers Grimm, and a Chinese folktale, for example, or the myth of Oedipus as told by Sophocles, Rita Dove, Randall Jarrell, and Sigmund Freud.
The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Ninth Edition) (Vol. Package 2: Volumes C, D, E) (Norton Anthology of American Literature, package 2) (2016)
A responsive, refreshed, and media-rich revision of the market-leading anthology of American literature. The most-trusted anthology for complete works, balanced selections, and helpful editorial apparatus, The Norton Anthology of American Literature features a cover-to-cover revision.
Public Policy Theories, Models, and Concepts: An Anthology (1994)
While much has been written on public policy theory, this collection of Readings is a unique attempt to survey the literature and provide an overview and critique of the many theories, models, and concepts of public policy.
Concise Anthology of American Literature (7th, 11) by [Paperback (2010)] (2010)
Concise Anthology of American Literature (7th, 11) by [Paperback (2010)]
The Norton Anthology of American Literature (Shorter Ninth Edition) (Vol. 1) (2017)
A responsive, refreshed, and media-rich revision of the market-leading anthology The most trusted anthology for complete works, balanced selections, and helpful editorial apparatus, The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Shorter Ninth Edition, features a cover-to-cover revision. General Editor Robert Levine and the four period editors―three of whom are new to the team―have reenergized the anthology.
Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction: Work from 1970 to the Present (2007)
From memoir to journalism, personal essays to cultural criticism, this indispensable anthology brings together works from all genres of creative nonfiction, with pieces by fifty contemporary writers including Cheryl Strayed, David Sedaris, Barbara Kingsolver, and more.Selected by five hundred writers, English professors, and creative writing teachers from across the country, this collection includes only the most highly regarded nonfiction work published since 1970.
Reflections : An Anthology (2009)
13 short stories, 8 speaches and alot more
The Longman Anthology of Drama and Theater: A Global Perspective (2004)
The Longman Anthology of World Drama and Theatre is a fully-integrated text/anthology of drama with a global emphasis for the Introduction to Drama course. Divided into two parts: Part One covers the origins of drama: genres, conventions, styles and descriptions of roles, and Part Two is a six chapter anthology of plays, including plays from around the world with a solid core of western plays.
Passageways (Anthology 2, Book B) (2003)
Reading book with 15 interesting nonfiction selections. Each selection is followed by 18 multiple-choice questions, providing practice with key reading strategies. Selections also include 3 Explorations in Writing questions.
Anthology of American Literature, Volume I (10th Edition) (2010)
This two-volume anthology represents America's literary heritage from colonial times through the American renaissance to the contemporary era of post-modernism.
Best Anthology Books You Must Read
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Eastern Systems for Western Astrologers: An Anthology
Author(s): Armstrong et al, Robin (Author)
ID: 2394605, Publisher: Weiser Books, Year: April 1, 1997, Size: 22 Mb, Format: pdf
Medieval Muslim Mirrors for Princes: An Anthology of Arabic, Persian and Turkish Political Advice
Author(s): Louise Marlow
ID: 3626419, Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Year: 2023, Size: 4 Mb, Format: pdf
How to Read Chinese Prose: A Guided Anthology
Author(s): Zong-Qi Cai
ID: 3248920, Publisher: Columbia University Press, Year: 2022, Size: 4 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are truly record-breakers according to Chicago Tribune, others are drafted by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.