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“I write as clearly as I am able to. I sometimes tackle ideas and notions that are relatively complex, and it is very difficult to be sure that I am conveying them in the best way. Anyone who goes beyond cliche phrases and cliche ideas will have this trouble.”

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R. A. Lafferty was an American writer known for his unique science fiction and fantasy works. His writing is celebrated for its rich imagination and distinctive narrative style, which has had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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