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Canadian poet Anne Carson wins the Nobel Prize in Literature
Overview
Canadian poet, essayist, and translator Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive body of work that engages with the classical tradition. The 76-year-old writer, who has also worked as a classics professor and translator of ancient Greek literature, receives the prestigious award, which includes 12 million Swedish kronor.
Key points
- Canadian poet, essayist, and translator Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- The Nobel Prize committee commended her bold, inventive oeuvre and her dialogue with the classical tradition.
- Carson is 76 years old and has spent over 30 years as a professor of classics, as well as translating ancient Greek literature.
- The award recognizes a lifetime's body of work and comes with a prize of 12 million Swedish kronor (£900,000, $1.2m).