Toronto:Canadian author Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her innovative contributions that draw on the classical tradition.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Swedish Academy recognized Carson's bold and inventive body of work, which engages in a playful dialogue with classical traditions and creates new forms for contemporary literature.

Carson was born in Toronto in 1950 and has had a diverse career that includes poetry, translation, and university teaching. Her works often blur the lines between verse, fiction, essays, and visual art. Some of her notable books include "Glass, Irony, and God" (1995), featuring "The Glass Essay," and "Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse" (1998), which offers a contemporary take on the ancient Greek figure Geryon.

"The Beauty of the Husband: A Fictional Essay in 29 Tangos" (2001) explores a troubled marriage with each episode opening with verse by English poet John Keats. Her 2010 work, "Nox," is a tribute to her brother Michael and is presented in an accordion-fold format, combining photographs, letters, and other texts alongside her translation of Roman poet Catullus' elegy.

The academy also noted Carson's collaborations with visual artists, choreographers, and directors in opera and theater, emphasizing her influence on the international art and literature scene since the 1990s.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulated Carson on social media platform X, praising her wit, imagination, and unique style. He highlighted her ability to reimagine the classics, bringing ancient stories to new audiences and transforming literary perspectives. Carney described the Nobel Prize as an extraordinary achievement and a proud moment for Canada.