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Best books to learn Anne Carson, in order

Anne Carson is a classicist who writes poetry, essays, translations and books that refuse to be any of those things, so the usual advice to "start with the early work" fails badly here — Eros the Bittersweet is an academic monograph and Nox is a facsimile of a handmade scrapbook in a box.

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How should I approach learning anne carson?
Anne Carson is a classicist who writes poetry, essays, translations and books that refuse to be any of those things, so the usual advice to "start with the early work" fails badly here — Eros the Bittersweet is an academic monograph and Nox is a facsimile of a handmade scrapbook in a box.
What's a good book to start anne carson with?
A strong starting point is Decreation by Anne Carson. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after anne carson?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like J.M. Coetzee, Michael Ondaatje, Anne Tyler.

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