Raphael Aloysius Lafferty was an American author who wrote under the penname R.A. Lafferty. He is best known for his work in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Lafferty's writing is characterized by his unique use of metaphor, language, and narrative structure, as well as his etymological wit. His work often features complex and imaginative concepts, presented in a distinctive and engaging style.
In addition to his science fiction and fantasy novels, Lafferty also authored a historical book and a set of four autobiographical novels. He also wrote a number of stories that could be classified as historical fiction. These works demonstrate Lafferty's versatility as a writer and his interest in exploring a wide range of topics and themes. Despite the diversity of his output, Lafferty's distinctive voice and creative approach to storytelling are evident throughout his work.
The Coscuin Chronicles Books
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The Flame is Green
1971
2
Half a Sky
1984
The Devil Is Dead Trilogy Books
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The Devil Is Dead
1971
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Archipelago
1979
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More Than Melchisedech
1984
Standalone Novels
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Past Master
1968
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The Reefs of Earth
1968
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Space Chantey
1968
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Fourth Mansions
1969
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The Fall of Rome
1971
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Arrive at Easterwine
1971
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Okla Hannali
1972
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Not to Mention Camels
1976
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Aurelia
1982
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Annals of Klepsis
1983
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Tales of Midnight
1984
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Serpent's Egg
1987
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Sindbad
1989
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Iron Tears
1992
Short Stories/Novellas
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Adam Had Three Brothers
1960
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The Six Fingers of Time
1960
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Through Other Eyes
1960
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The Ugly Sea
1960
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All the People
1961
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In the Garden
1961
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Aloys
1961
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Sodom and Gomorrah, Texas
1962
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Alaric
1971
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Groaning Hinges of the World
1971
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Eurema's Dam
1972
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Horns on Their Heads
1976
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Funnyfingers & Cabrito
1976
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The Back Door Of History
1988
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Strange Skies
1988
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True Believers
1988
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Promontory Goats
1988
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Mischief Malicious
1991
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Dream World
2016
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McGonigal's Worm
2016
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The Polite People of Pudibundia
2016
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The Weirdest World
2017
Collections (with Gene Wolfe)
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The Man Who Made Models
1970
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Nine Hundred Grandmothers
1970
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Strange Doings
1973
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Does Anyone Else Have Something Further to Add?
1974
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In the Wake of Man
1975
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Apocalypses
1977
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Ringing Changes
1979
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Golden Gate and Other Stories
1982
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Snake In His Bosom And Other Stories
1983
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Man Who Made Models and Other Stories
1984
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Slippery And Other Stories
1985
12
East of Laughter
1988
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Dotty
1990
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Lafferty in Orbit
1991
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The Man Who Walked Through Cracks
2019
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The Best of R. A. Lafferty
2019
Non-Fiction Books
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It's Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs
1984
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Cranky Old Man From Tulsa
1990
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Tales Of Chicago
1992
R.A. Lafferty Anthologies
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Science Fiction Oddities
1966
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Dangerous Visions 3
1967
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Orbit 6
1970
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Alchemy and Academe
1970
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Alpha 3
1972
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Young Demons
1972
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Frontiers 1: Tomorrow's Alternatives
1973
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Demon Kind
1973
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow...
1974
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Other Dimensions
1974
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Future Corruption
1975
12
Antigrav
1975
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The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series IV
1976
14
Whispers
1977
15
Chrysalis Volume 2
1978
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Chrysalis 3
1978
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Chrysalis 4
1979
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Chrysalis 6
1980
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The Berkley Showcase: Vol. 2
1980
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Chrysalis 8
1980
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The Berkley Showcase: Vol. 4
1981
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Great Tales of Fantasy and Science Fiction
1985
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Terry's Universe: Science fiction's finest writers join in honoring the memory of Terry Carr
1987
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Now We Are Sick
1991
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The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection