Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced.
The Chestnut Post Staff ·
The Swedish Academy has named Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson the winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.
In its citation, the academy praised Carson’s inventive approach and her playful engagement with classical traditions, crediting her with developing new forms of contemporary literature.
Carson is known for writing that crosses literary genres. Her works include Autobiography of Red.
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