florilegium

noun

Meaning

A collection of literary extracts, poems, or passages chosen for their excellence or beauty.

Examples

The medieval manuscript served as a florilegium of classical wisdom for monks in the scriptorium.
She published a carefully curated florilegium of short stories that defined the literary movement.

Synonyms: anthology, compendium, miscellany, chrestomathy

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florilegium

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌflɔːrɪˈliːdʒiəm/

Definition

A collection of literary extracts, poems, or passages chosen for their excellence or beauty.

Examples

The medieval manuscript served as a florilegium of classical wisdom for monks in the scriptorium.
She published a carefully curated florilegium of short stories that defined the literary movement.
Scholars often consult this florilegium to understand which ancient texts were most valued by Renaissance humanists.

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