Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognized by the Swedish Academy for her inventive work that blends poetry, prose, and classical traditions. Born in Toronto in 1950, Carson is best known for works like Autobiography of Red, which reimagines Greek mythology in contemporary forms, and has previously won the TS Eliot Prize and MacArthur Fellowship.
Anne Carson, a Canadian author, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her innovative literary works that creatively engage with classical traditions and establish new contemporary forms.