Portrait of R. A. Lafferty

R. A. Lafferty

Raphael Aloysius "R. A." Lafferty was an American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his original use of language, metaphor, and narrative structure, Lafferty also wrote a set of four autobiographical novels, a history book, and several novels of historical fiction.

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The Weirdest World

"The Weirdest World" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative centers around an unnamed space tr...

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Aloys

"Aloys" by R. A. Lafferty is a short novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Professor Aloys Foulcault-Oeg, who experiences a dram...

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McGonigal's Worm

"McGonigal's Worm" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around an unusual event that incapacita...

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In the Garden

"In the Garden" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around a space exploration cre...

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The Polite People of Pudibundia

"The Polite People of Pudibundia" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. It presents a peculiar world where extrem...

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All the People

"All the People" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Anthony Trotz, an unassuming ind...

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The Six Fingers of Time

"The Six Fingers of Time" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction novel written during the early 1960s. The story centers on a man named Charles Vincen...

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Seven-Day Terror

"Seven-Day Terror" by R. A. Lafferty is a whimsical collection of short stories written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores a peculiar sequence...

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Dream World

"Dream World" by R. A. Lafferty is a surreal science fiction novel written during the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around the concept of shared...

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Sodom and Gomorrah, Texas

"Sodom and Gomorrah, Texas" by R. A. Lafferty is a surreal and humorous novel written in the late 20th century. This work combines elements of fantast...

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