Anne Carson

Eros The Bittersweet

Anne Carson
The Greek word eros denotes ‘want,’ ‘lack,’ ‘desire for that which is missing.’ The lover wants what he does not have. It is by definition impossible for him to have what he wants if, as soon as it is had, it is no longer wanting. … Read More →

This

Anne Carson
Insatiable April, trees in place, in their scraped-out place, their standing. Standing way. Their red branch areas, green shoot areas (shock), river, that one. I surprised a goose and she hissed. I walk and walk with cold hands. … Read More →

An Oresteia

Anne Carson
i am a restrained person. otherwise my heart would race past my tongue to pour out everything. instead i mumble, i gnaw myself. i lose hope. and my mind is burning. Read More →

Grief Lessons: Four Plays by Euripides

Anne Carson
Women learn to veil things. Who likes to look straight at real passion? Read More →