General terms:
* Anthology: This is the most general term and covers any collection of literary works, whether they are full texts or extracts.
* Selection: This emphasizes the curated nature of the anthology, suggesting that the extracts have been chosen carefully.
* Compilation: This term highlights the act of bringing together different literary pieces.
More specific terms:
* Treasury: This implies a collection of valuable or important literary extracts.
* Reader: This term suggests that the anthology is designed for reading and study.
* Quotations: If the extracts are primarily quotations, this term can be used.
* Excerpts: This term is more specific to short extracts from longer works.
* Best of: This is used when the anthology focuses on the most notable works or authors.
You can also use more specific terms based on the genre of the literary extracts, such as:
* Poetry anthology: For a collection of poetry excerpts.
* Short story anthology: For a collection of short story excerpts.
* Drama anthology: For a collection of dramatic extracts.
Ultimately, the best term depends on the specific nature and purpose of your anthology.