Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced, citing her "bold and innovative" writing that blurs the line between poetry and prose. The 76-year-old, who has published more than 20 books and is also known for her translations of ancient Greek texts, said she was stunned by the news. The prize is worth 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million).

Oct 8, 2026

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Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

The Swedish Academy has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson, praising a body of work that moves between poetry, prose, and translation and reworks classical tradition into new forms. Carson, 76, is known for <em>Autobiography of Red</em> and <em>Eros the Bittersweet</em>, and was the first woman to win the T.S. Eliot Prize.

Oct 8, 2026