Anne Carson: Antiquity

Anne Carson: Antiquity

Laura Jansen - 2023

Overview

This volume examines Anne Carson's profound and influential engagement with antiquity, tracing its impact from her early works like "Eros the Bittersweet" to more recent publications. It highlights the versatile scope of her classical scholarship, which spans multiple media and categories. Carson's distinctive approach as a classicist challenges established conventions, prioritizing interpretive and creative freedom in her readings of classical literature. The collection explores her "erudite indiscipline" across poetry, translations, essays, and visual art, arguing that her classicism is integral to her dynamic artistic vision.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Anne Carson's work and her unique perspective on classical antiquity.
• Academics and students of classics, literature, and comparative studies.
• Those who appreciate interdisciplinary approaches to art and scholarship.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• Published by Bloomsbury Academic
• 320 pages
• ISBN: 9781350256071
• Year: 2023