R. A. Lafferty

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_A._Heinlein
gptkbp:active_years gptkb:1959
gptkb:2002
gptkbp:associated_with Science fiction community
Speculative fiction community
Fantasy community
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:nebula
gptkbp:birth_date 1914-11-07
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Tulsa,_Oklahoma
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:death_date 2002-03-18
gptkbp:famous_for Cultural commentary
Complex plots
Exploration of human nature
Unique narrative style
Humorous storytelling
Rich character development
Inventive language
Inventive world-building
Exploration of metaphysical themes
Mythical references
Unconventional plots
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R. A. Lafferty
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Neil_Gaiman
gptkb:George_R._R._Martin
gptkb:Harlan_Ellison
gptkb:Michael_Moorcock
gptkb:Cory_Doctorow
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:James_Joyce
gptkb:Flann_O'_Brien
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Monarch
Dark humor
Philosophical themes
Fantasy elements
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Past_Master
gptkb:The_Annals_of_the_Heechee
The Devil is Dead
The Reefs of Earth
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Author
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
gptkbp:spouse Caroline Lafferty
gptkbp:website http://www.ralafferty.com