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Short Fiction

Short Fiction

FantasyFolklore
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

R. A. Lafferty's short fiction defies easy categorization, blending folk storytelling, American tall tales, science fiction, and fantasy with a unique Catholic sensibility. This collection gathers all of his public domain short stories, originally published in 1960s science fiction pulp magazines. Experience the inimitable, genre-bending style that earned Lafferty numerous Hugo and Nebula Award nominations.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

WhimsicalDreamyThought-ProvokingComplex

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Science Fiction Mystery Short Stories Magical Realism

About the author

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R. A. Lafferty

Raphael Aloysius "R. A." Lafferty (November 7, 1914 – March 18, 2002) 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. [source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._A._Lafferty)