Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 'crazy' Nobel
Summary
Canadian poet Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive work blending Greek mythology, antiquity and contemporary writing. The 76-year-old, who has Parkinson's disease, called the Swedish Academy's decision “crazy” and said the award would likely only earn her books a sticker on the front.
Key Points
- Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive body of work inspired by classical tradition and modern life.
- The Swedish Academy praised her poetry, translations and works such as 'Autobiography of Red' and 'Nox' for creating new forms of contemporary literature.
- Carson, who lives part of the year in Iceland and announced in 2024 that she has Parkinson's disease, reacted with humor to the prize.
- The Nobel Prize in Literature includes a diploma, a gold medal and $1.2 million.
