Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The Toronto-born Carson draws on themes from classical Greek and Roman literature, modern influences and personal experience for genre-blending works. Her titles have ranged from translations of ancient Greek poets to collaborations with dancers and musicians, including Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed. The Swedish Academy that awards the prize made the announcement Thursday in Stockholm. Carson is among the more high-profile recent winners of the literature Nobel, which often honors authors little known outside of the literary world. It is sometimes criticized for valuing literary experimentation over the ability to connect with a broad readership.