STOCKHOLM: Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson, 76, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, the Swedish Academy announced, honouring a writer known for blending literary forms and drawing on the ancient world.
The academy praised Carson’s bold and inventive writing, saying her engagement with the classical tradition had opened new possibilities for contemporary literature.
Born in Toronto in 1950, Carson has combined her literary career with translation and university teaching. Her work moves between poetry, essays and other forms, reflecting a longstanding interest in classical texts.
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Her best-known books include Autobiography of Red, published in 1998, and Norma Jeane Baker of Troy, a 2019 work that brings together the stories of Helen of Troy and Marilyn Monroe. She is also recognised for her translations of ancient Greek literature.
The award carries a cash prize of 12 million Swedish kronor, or about $1.2 million. Carson succeeds Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, who received the literature prize in 2025.
