Nobel Prize in Literature: Anne Carson, a Canadian poet

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson received the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, October 8. The Swedish Academy salutes a "audacious and inventive" work. Louise Dupont looks back at the journey of this author who is nourished by ancient Greek literature and explores new forms for contemporary literature.

Published on RocksNews: 9 Oct 2026, 09:25 UTC
Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 09:27 UTC
Language: English (Original language: French)

Nobel Prize in Literature: Anne Carson, a Canadian poet — Nobel Prize in Literature: Anne Carson, a Canadian poet — Image credit: France 24 (Français)

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson received the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, October 8. The Swedish Academy salutes a "audacious and inventive" work. Louise Dupont looks back at the journey of this author who is nourished by ancient Greek literature and explores new forms for contemporary literature.

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