Canadian poet and author Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature

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What happened

Hailed for her "bold and inventive" work, "in playful dialogue with the classical tradition", the Canadian poet, translator and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

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