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Wrong Norma

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Wrong Norma is a 2024 collection of mixed poetry and prose by the Canadian writer Anne Carson, published by New Directions Publishing. The book gathers a series of shorter works that blend classical allusions, personal narrative, and linguistic play, characteristic of Carson's cross-genre approach. It explores themes of artistic creation, loss, and the relationship between language and thought. Wrong Norma was named a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Poetry.

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Was Wrong Norma a finalist for the National Book Award?

Yes, Wrong Norma was a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Poetry. The recognition placed Anne Carson once again among the year's most celebrated poetry publications.

What publisher released Wrong Norma?

Wrong Norma was published by New Directions, the American press long associated with Carson's work. New Directions has also released several of her previous books, including Autobiography of Red and Nox.

Is Wrong Norma poetry or prose?

Wrong Norma is a hybrid collection that mixes both poetry and prose pieces, consistent with Anne Carson's well-known genre-crossing style. The individual works vary in form and resist easy categorization.

When was Wrong Norma published?

Wrong Norma was published in 2024 by New Directions. It is one of Carson's most recent collections, arriving well after her landmark works such as Eros the Bittersweet and The Beauty of the Husband.

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