Ts Eliot Prize Winner
The Beauty of the Husband
by Anne Carson
Summary
Subtitled "A Fictional Essay in 29 Tangos," it uses the figure of Keats to explore the "beauty" and betrayal of a crumbling marriage.
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Historical Context & Significance
Carson was the first woman to win the prize. A classicist, she used the structure of the Tango to mimic the emotional steps of a failing relationship.