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Canadian Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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The Swedish Academy praised the 76-year-old poet and essayist's work for being 'bold and inventive'.

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  • The Swedish Academy praised the 76-year-old poet and essayist's work for being 'bold and inventive'.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:51:46 UTC.

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