Anne Carson is known for her innovative writing that blends Greek mythology with contemporary themes and forms. Carson has mind-boggling range and formal audacity, our poetry columnist writes, but however much she toys with obscurity she remains too hilarious to be intimidating. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Anne Carson is known for her innovative writing that blends Greek mythology with contemporary themes and forms.S1

• Carson has mind-boggling range and formal audacity, our poetry columnist writes, but however much she toys with obscurity she remains too hilarious to be intimidating.S2