Canadian writer Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

STOCKHOLM: Canadian writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy said Carson was honoured for her bold and innovative works that engage creatively with the classical tradition and create new forms of contemporary literature.

Carson’s works bring together different literary forms, including poetry, dialogue, prose and translation, often crossing the boundaries between them. She is particularly known for her translations of ancient Greek literature, which have had a strong influence on her writing. The 76-year-old writer has been active in poetry and fiction and has worked as a professor of classical studies for more than 30 years.

BREAKING NEWS The 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.” https://t.co/YRvlRghlGG

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