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Anita Shreve on Wikipedia
Anita Hale Shreve (October 7, 1946 – March 29, 2018) was an American writer, chiefly known for her novels. One of her first published stories, Past the Island, Drifting (published in 1975), was awarded an O. Henry Prize in 1976.
Early years and educationBorn in Boston as the eldest of three daughters, Shreve grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts. She was a member of the Dedham High School cl…