Anita Shreve
American writer (1946–2018)
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Summary
Anita Shreve was born on October 7, 1946[1], in Dedham[2]. She died on March 29, 2018[3], in Newfields[4]. She worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Employer: Amherst College[12]
- Educated at: Tufts University[13]
- Award received: PEN New England Award[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Genre: romance[16], essay[17]
- Cause of death: cancer[18]
- Family name: Shreve[19]
- Given name: Anita[20]
- Work location: Boston[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Start of work period: 1975[25]
- End of work period: March 29, 2018[26]
- P14750: 82F5-A11C-7A9A-A569-D128[27]
Why It Matters
Anita Shreve has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Anita Shreve born?
Anita Shreve's place of birth was Dedham[2].
Where did Anita Shreve die?
Anita Shreve died in Newfields[4].
What did Anita Shreve do for work?
Anita Shreve worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], and journalist[8].
Where did Anita Shreve go to school?
Anita Shreve was educated at Tufts University[13].
What awards did Anita Shreve receive?
Honors received include PEN New England Award[14].