as in compilation
a collection of writings
an anthology of American short stories
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His work has appeared in The Kenyon Review, The Paris Review, Guernica, The New Republic, Iowa Review, Salon, Conjunctions, The Believer, and the Best Travel Writing and Best Food Writing anthologies.
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Matthew Gavin Frank
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
American Love Story is the latest in Murphy’s American Story anthology series, following American Horror Story, American Crime Story and American Sports Story.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 19 June 2025
June 17, 2025 HBO’s buzzy, satirical murder dramedy (rich-people mystery anthology?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2025
The anthology film follows three human warriors in history – a Viking warrior woman, a ninja in feudal Japan and a World War II ace – being stalked as prey by alien hunters with high-tech weaponry and a mean streak.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Matthew Gavin Frank
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
American Love Story is the latest in Murphy’s American Story anthology series, following American Horror Story, American Crime Story and American Sports Story.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 19 June 2025
June 17, 2025 HBO’s buzzy, satirical murder dramedy (rich-people mystery anthology?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2025
The anthology film follows three human warriors in history – a Viking warrior woman, a ninja in feudal Japan and a World War II ace – being stalked as prey by alien hunters with high-tech weaponry and a mean streak.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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compilation
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In the United Kingdom — where The Beatles got off to a fantastic start before taking over the world — the group’s presence can always be felt on the charts via a handful of compilations.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Earlier this month, All Things Go announced the first installment of its forthcoming benefit compilation, with 100% of the proceeds going to their longtime collaborators at The Ally Coalition (TAC), a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth, founded by Jack and Rachel Antonoff.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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