
Eros the Bittersweet
by Anne Carson
About This Book
Anne Carson's first book, an essay on erotic love in ancient Greek literature and philosophy that starts from Sappho's description of Eros as "bittersweet." First published in 1986 and named one of the Modern Library's 100 best nonfiction books; this is the Princeton Classics edition. 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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