Carson published her first book of criticism, Eros the Bittersweet: An Essay, in 1986. In 2020, Carson retired from teaching but not from writing.Ī prolific writer, Carson has published criticism, translations, plays, poetry, verse novels, essays, a comic book, and work that generally crosses the boundaries of literary genres and mediums.
Her first marriage ended in a divorce, and her second marriage is to the artist Robert Currie. She has described her love for Ancient Greek culture as intrinsic, and she has taught Greek and other courses at colleges and universities throughout Canada and the United States for over 30 years. She continued her education at the University of Toronto, where she earned a Ph.D. Her admiration of Wilde, along with a high school teacher, pushed her to learn and study the Greek language and culture. Growing up, Carson wanted to be like the Irish writer and wit, Oscar Wilde. Books provided Carson with a sense of stability. Her father was a banker, and his job forced Carson and her family to move frequently around the country.
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