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Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
The 76-year-old Canadian poet is honoured for creating new literary forms through dialogue with classical tradition.
In brief
The 76-year-old Canadian poet is honoured for creating new literary forms through dialogue with classical tradition. Canadian poet Anne Carson, 76, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive work blending poetry, essay and fiction with classical themes. Originally reported by Abc.
Canadian poet wins Nobel Prize
Anne Carson, a 76-year-old Canadian poet and essayist, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy honoured her for her bold and inventive work.
“for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature”
Carson blends poetry with ancient stories
Toronto-born Carson draws on ancient Greek and Roman literature for works blending poetry, essay and fiction. Her books include Eros the Bittersweet and Autobiography of Red.
Carson was in Iceland when she heard
Carson was very taken by surprise when told of the award. She was in Iceland listening to the wind when the Swedish Academy's permanent secretary Ingrid Carlberg reached her.
“She was very taken by surprise. We didn't have so much time to speak, and all she had time to tell me was that she is for the moment in Iceland, where she's listening to the wind”
Prize money is 12 million kronor
The prize money this year is 12 million Swedish kronor, equivalent to 1.71 million dollars. The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences will be announced on Monday.
The key point
Canadian poet Anne Carson, 76, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive work blending poetry, essay and fiction with classical themes.
