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Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature

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Canadian poet Anne Carson received the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday for her genre-blending works that fuse classical and modern themes. She is 76 years old and was born in Toronto, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman literature. The award recognizes her unique style of blending poetry, essay, and fiction.

Key points

• Anne Carson, a 76-year-old Canadian poet born in Toronto, won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her genre-blending works that fuse classical and modern themes.
• Carson's award-winning works blend elements of poetry, essay, and fiction, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman literature.

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Anne Carson, a 76-year-old Canadian poet born in Toronto, won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday for her genre-blending works that fuse classical and modern themes. Her award-winning works blend elements of poetry, essay, and fiction, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman literature.

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