self-identity

Lafferty's self-description as a 'correspondence school electrical engineer' reflects his multifaceted identity beyond writing.

1 chapter across 1 book

Space Chantey (1968)R. A. Lafferty

Chapter 2

This chapter provides a biographical sketch of Raphael Aloysius Lafferty, detailing his early life, career, and personal struggles. It highlights his transition from heavy drinking to writing as a means to fill a void, and notes his success in publishing numerous stories in both science fiction and literary journals.