This year’s literature laureate Anne Carson was born in 1950 in Toronto, Canada. Throughout her career, she has combined poetry writing with translation work and teaching at universities. Carson’s 'Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse' from 1998 is an example of her ability to actualise the classical literary tradition. “She uses the myths, the characters and the stories from that time and puts them into a modern context,” said Steve Sem-Sandberg, member of the Nobel Committee at the Swedish Academy. Curious to know more about Anne Carson but unsure which of her books to pick up first? Here Anders Olsson, chair of the Nobel Committee at the Swedish Academy, gives his recommendations. nobelprize.org/what-to-read-…

With its captivating heroine navigating life in 14th century Norway, the ‘Kristin Lavransdatter’ trilogy continues to enthral readers with its constant twists and turns, despite being penned by literature laureate Sigrid Undset about a century ago. #NobelPrize