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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:active_years_end
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gptkb:2002
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gptkbp:active_years_start
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gptkb:1959
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gptkbp:associated_with
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Science fiction community
Speculative fiction community
Fantasy community
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gptkbp:award
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gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:World_Fantasy_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1914-11-07
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:3
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gptkbp:death_date
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2002-03-18
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gptkbp:famous_for
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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
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:science_fiction
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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R. A. Lafferty
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Neil_Gaiman
gptkb:George_R._R._Martin
gptkb:Harlan_Ellison
gptkb:Michael_Moorcock
gptkb:Cory_Doctorow
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:James_Joyce
gptkb:Flann_O'_Brien
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_for
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gptkb:Surrealism
Dark humor
Philosophical themes
Fantasy elements
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:Past_Master
gptkb:The_Annals_of_the_Heechee
The Devil is Dead
The Reefs of Earth
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:short_stories
gptkb:Novelist
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gptkbp:place_of_birth
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gptkb:Tulsa,_Oklahoma
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gptkbp:place_of_death
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gptkb:Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
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gptkbp:spouse
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Caroline Lafferty
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gptkbp:website
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http://www.ralafferty.com
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Robert_A._Heinlein
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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