Anthology selection describes poems chosen for inclusion in anthologies, often shaped by editorial judgment about quality, representativeness, or pedagogical utility. The term can also refer to poems written with anthology inclusion in mind, or to how anthology publication affects a poem's reputation and interpretation. Anthology selection significantly influences canon formation, as repeatedly anthologized poems gain prominence while excluded works fade from view, shaping literary history through editorial choices.

Anthology selection refers to a poem chosen to be included in a collection of works (anthology); the selection often implies the poem is considered representative of a style, theme, or the author's best work.