Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for 'bold and inventive' works that blend genres
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for “bold and inventive” works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and prose.
Canadian author Anne Carson, 76, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive works that merge genres and draw inspiration from classical Greek and Roman literature to modern influences and her own experiences. The Swedish Academy cited Carson's "genre-blending oeuvre" which creates "new forms for contemporary literature" in playful dialogue with the classical tradition.
She was notified of the honor while listening to the wind in Iceland. Carson expressed surprise at the unexpected recognition, telling Icelandic broadcaster RUV that she had no answers when the academy asked her questions. The Nobel committee praised Carson for her innovative forms, noting that no other English-language author has achieved what she has.
Carson's prize comes amid criticism that the award often celebrates obscure authors and favors literary experimentation over broad appeal. However, it can introduce works and writers to new audiences. Previous Canadian recipients of the prize include Alice Munro, whose sales surged after winning in 2013. Carson's best-known works include "Eros the Bittersweet" and "Autobiography of Red," the latter of which has sold nearly 100,000 copies in the U.S. The award will bring Carson's reimagining of classical stories to wider readership, according to the academy.
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