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Anne Leaton

1932 – 2016

American writer

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Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 83). Anne Leaton was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright and writer.

Anne Leaton (July 13, 1932 - January 25, 2016) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet whose works have been published in England and America and whose radio plays have been broadcast on the BBC.

Life Born in Cleburne, Texas, she studied English and creative writing at Indiana University and Texas Tech University and was a Fulbright scholar to Germany, after which she spent twenty years traveling and working in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Canada.

She received numerous awards for her fiction and poetry, including twice being the recipient of an O. Henry Award for her short stories. Leaton's work has been compared to other writers whose focus has been primarily upon social mores and human foibles—specifically such novelists and short story writers as Jane Austen, Henry James, and John Cheever.

She lived in Fort Worth, Texas.

Works

Novels

Short stories

Radio play

Anthologies

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Education
Texas Tech University
Awards
O. Henry Award; Fulbright Scholarship

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anne Leaton?

American writer (1932-2016)

When was Anne Leaton born?

Anne Leaton was born on 13 July 1932.

When did Anne Leaton die?

Anne Leaton died on 25 January 2016.

What was Anne Leaton's occupation?

Anne Leaton was a novelist, short story writer, playwright and writer.

What nationality was Anne Leaton?

Anne Leaton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne Leaton

· Wikidata: Q4768530

· DBpedia: Anne Leaton

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