Collections of miscellany are a type of compilation that includes a variety of different items, such as stories, poems, and other works of literature. The term 'collections of miscellany' is derived from the Latin phrase 'MISCELLANEA, ' which means 'mixed things.' An example of a collection of miscellany is the ANAS, which stands for 'An Anthology of American Short Stories.' This anthology was published in the early 20th century and contains a selection of short stories from various authors.