Reykjavik, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Nobel literature winner Carson tells Icelandic broadcaster her win is 'crazy'

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2026-10-08

Canadian poet Anne Carson, who won the Nobel literature prize, on Thursday said the members of the Swedish Academy were "crazy" for honouring her. "Crazy. I think they're all crazy... Well, you know, it's crazy," Carson, who is currently in Iceland, told public broadcaster RUV shortly after the announcement. cjc/jll/gv ...

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