Anne Carson
- Born:
- June 21, 1950, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality:
- Canadian
- Profession(s):
- Poet, Essayist, Translator, Classicist, Professor
Early Life and Education
- Carson showed an early interest in classical languages and literature.
- B.A. in Classics from the University of Toronto.
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Toronto. Briefly left her doctoral studies due to disagreements with her dissertation advisor, only to return later and complete her degree.
Career and Major Achievements
- Taught at various universities including McGill University, the University of Michigan, and Princeton University.
- Known for her innovative approach to poetry and essay writing, blending personal experience with classical mythology and literature.
- Recipient of numerous awards and honors including the Lannan Literary Award, the Griffin Poetry Prize, the T.S. Eliot Prize, and a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant").
- Elected as a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2005.
Notable Works
- Eros the Bittersweet (1986)
- Autobiography of Red (1998)
- The Glass Essay (1995)
- Nox (2010)
- Red Doc> (2013)
- Float (2016)
- Translations of works by Euripides, Sophocles, and Sappho.
Legacy and Impact
The body of work that forms the "information or biography of anne carson" highlights her significant contribution to contemporary literature and classical studies. Carson's unique blend of genres and intellectual rigor has influenced a generation of writers and scholars, redefining the boundaries of poetry and the essay form.