By Simon Johnson, Marie Mannes and Justyna Pawlak STOCKHOLM, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson, whose work often blends verse, prose, dialogue and translation in a genre-defying

Canadian author Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday, October 8, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre".

The author was awarded the prestigious prize by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm this afternoon.

The author was awarded the prestigious prize by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm this afternoon.

Stockholm : The Nobel Foundation on Thursday awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature to Canadian author Anne Carson “for her bold and inventive oeuvre

The Swedish Academy recognized her for her bold and inventive work that engages with classical traditions to create new forms. 

Anne Carson is widely known for her translations of classical Greek literature, which heavily influences her work, which ranges from opera libretti to literary criticism and verse novels such as "Autobiography of Red" from 1998.

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson on Thursday by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm. Toronto-born Carson, 76, draws from ancient Greek and Roman literature…

The Nobel Prize in Literature announced on October 8, 2026. The winner will get a cash award of 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million).

Carson won for her "bold and inventive oeuvre." The decorated poet and essayist is known for her reverence for Latin and Greek classics.

Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The 76-year-old author's notable works include

Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature.