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Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced in Stockholm on Thursday, October 8. The Academy recognised Carson for her “bold and inventive oeuvre” which, through a playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.
Carson, 76, becomes the latest recipient of one of the world's most prestigious literary awards. Her work is known for combining poetry, prose, translation, classical literature and other forms of writing.
Anne Carson Nobel Prize: What Did The Swedish Academy Say?
The Swedish Academy highlighted Carson's distinctive approach to literature and her engagement with the classical tradition. Her writing often moves between different literary forms rather than following a single conventional format.
Carson has also worked extensively with classical Greek literature. Her body of work includes poetry, essays, translations, literary criticism and verse novels.
Who Is Anne Carson?
Anne Carson is a Canadian poet, essayist and translator. She is particularly known for bringing together ancient Greek literature and contemporary writing.
One of her best-known works is Autobiography of Red, a 1998 verse novel inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Geryon. Another notable work is Norma Jeane Baker of Troy, a 2019 performance piece that connects the story of Helen of Troy from Euripides' play Helen with the life of Marilyn Monroe.
Her writing has crossed several forms, including poetry, prose, translation and performance, which has contributed to her distinctive place in contemporary literature.
Nobel Prize In Literature 2026: Prize Money
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature carries prize money of 12 million Swedish kronor, approximately $1.2 million. The amount is the same whether the Nobel Prize is awarded to an individual, a small group of laureates or an organisation.
Carson follows Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, who received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Nobel announcements will continue with the Peace Prize on Friday, while the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences will be announced on Monday.
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