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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 2026 | Winner | “The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2026 is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature”.” |
About This Book
Anne Carson's novel in verse re-creates an ancient Greek myth as a present-day coming-of-age story: Geryon, a young boy who is also a winged red monster, finds solace behind the lens of his camera and in the arms of a drifter named Herakles. A New York Times Notable Book and a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Anne Carson was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.
About the Author
Anne Carson is a Canadian poet, essayist, translator, and classicist, widely regarded as one of the most important and influential poets writing in English. Born in Toronto, Ontario, she studied Classics at the University of Toronto, receiving her BA, MA, and PhD there. She has held academic positions at the University of Michigan, McGill University, New York University, and other institutions. Read more →
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