Anne Carson
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Anne Carson
Nobel Prize in Literature 2026
Born: 21 June 1950, Toronto, Canada
Prize motivation: âfor her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literatureâ
Language: English
Prize share: 1/1
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Discover the works of Anne Carson
Curious about 2026 literature laureate Anne Carson but unsure which of her books to pick up first? Here Anders Olsson, chair of the Nobel Committee at the Swedish Academy, gives his recommendations.
Books by Anne Carson.
Photo: Samuel UnÃĐus
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