Nobel Prize in literature awarded to Canada’s Anne Carson

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson on Thursday by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm. Toronto-born Carson, 76, draws from ancient Greek and Roman literature for her works blending elements of poetry, essay and fiction. She will receive 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million) alongside the prestigious award.

Carson won for her "inventive and bold oeuvre." The decorated poet and essayist is known for her deep reverence for Latin and Greek classics.