Wrong Norma is Anne Carson's first book of original material in eight years 'If she was a prose writer she would instantly be recognised as a genius' COLM TÓIBÍN, author of Brooklyn 'I'm a big fan... She pinpoints the collision of oracle and anachronism' TEJU COLE, author of Tremor As with her most recent publications, Wrong Norma is a facsimile edition of the original hand-designed book, drawn and annotated by the author. Several of the twenty-five startling poetic prose pieces have appeared in magazines and journals like the New Yorker and the Paris Review. Anne Carson is probably our most celebrated living poet, winner of countless awards and routinely tipped for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Famously reticent, asking that her books be published without cover copy, she has agreed to say this: Wrong Norma is a collection of writings about different things, like Joseph Conrad, Guantanamo, Flaubert, snow, poverty, Roget's Thesaurus, my Dad, Saturday night, Sokrates, writing sonnets, forensics, encounters with lovers, the word "idea", the feet of Jesus, and Russian thugs. The pieces are not linked. That's why I've called them "wrong".
Anne Carson
Anne Carson is a Canadian poet, essayist, and translator known for her innovative and genre-defying work. She is best known for her collections of poetry, including "Autobiography of Red" and "The Beauty of the Husband," as well as her translations of ancient Greek texts such as "An Oresteia" and "If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho."
Carson's writing is characterized by its blend of classical mythology, personal narrative, and linguistic experimentation. Her work often challenges traditional notions of genre and form, pushing the boundaries of what poetry can be. Carson has been praised for her ability to create deeply emotional and intellectually stimulating work that defies easy categorization.
Carson has had a significant impact on contemporary literature, influencing a new generation of writers with her distinctive voice and innovative approach to storytelling. Her work has been celebrated for its lyrical beauty, intellectual rigor, and fearless exploration of complex themes such as love, loss, and desire.
One of Carson's most famous works is "Autobiography of Red," a novel-in-verse that reimagines the myth of the monster Geryon from Greek mythology. The book received widespread critical acclaim and solidified Carson's reputation as a leading voice in contemporary literature.
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