Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature

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The Swedish Academy awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature to Canadian poet Anne Carson. The announcement was made in Stockholm on October 10. The Academy praised her work for its blend of classical scholarship and modern poetic innovation. Carson's notable works include 'Autobiography of Red' and 'The Beauty of the Husband'. The award recognizes her significant contributions to contemporary literature.

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