Discover the Poetry of Anne Carson, 2026 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature

Written by Ella D., Library Communications

Poet and classicist Anne Carson is the winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive and genre-defying collection of written works. Anne Carson's poetry shines through its modern approach to ancient storytelling, with timeless themes that intertwine humanity with its history. Dive into these powerful stories available online and in-person at San Mateo County Libraries. 

Autobiography of Red

The Beauty of the Husband

Wrong Norma

Men in the Off Hours

EROS THE BITTERSWEET

NOX

H of H Playbook

Norma Jeane Baker of Troy

Float

Photo Credit: Jeff Brown, The New Yorker