Literary selection refers to the process of choosing specific literary works for study, reading, or inclusion in various forms of literary anthologies, curricula, or publications. It involves critically evaluating, curating, and arranging a collection of literary texts based on certain themes, genres, time periods, authors, or other relevant criteria. The purpose of literary selection might be for educational purposes, scholarly research, entertainment, cultural preservation, or personal literary exploration.
When curating a literary selection, individuals take into account various factors such as literary merit, cultural significance, representation of diverse voices, accessibility for the intended audience, and coherence with the purpose of the project. Making deliberate choices and judgements is necessary when it comes to choosing which works from the enormous volume of written literature will have the intended effect on readers and meet the overarching objectives of the literary selection.