Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Swedish Academy in Stockholm announced that Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Academy recognized her for her bold and inventive oeuvre that creates new forms for contemporary literature through dialogue with classical tradition. Carson, 76, is known for blending poetry, prose, translation, and classical studies. The prize is worth 12 million Swedish crowns and will be presented in December. Last year's winner was Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai.