Winning the Nobel prize in literature only underlines Anne Carson’s infinite genius | Yiyun Li

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When her sons died, the Book of Goose author turned to Grief Lessons, Carson’s translation of four plays by Euripides.

She reflects on the ‘life sustaining’ work of an extraordinary writer • Where to start with: Anne Carson • ‘Delights await!

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:12:18 UTC.

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