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Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry | 2010 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Anne Carson's accordion-folded book is an elegy for her brother, interleaved with a word-by-word translation of Catullus 101. Published as a facsimile of a handmade book, Nox blurs the boundaries between poetry, memoir, and visual art. Shortlisted for the NBCC Award for Poetry.
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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