Anthologising

/ænˈθɒlədʒaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British present participle: the act of compiling or collecting literary pieces into an anthology.

Etymology

From 'anthologise' + '-ing' (present participle marker). This form indicates ongoing anthology compilation.

Kelly Says

The process of anthologising is deeply editorial—it requires reading hundreds of pieces, making tough decisions about space and quality, and ultimately deciding what your generation will call 'important literature.'

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