In The Garden by R. A. Lafferty
In The Garden is a collection of short stories by R.A. Lafferty, a master of the genre. The stories range from the humorous to the surreal, and explore themes of faith, family, and the power of imagination. The collection includes stories such as "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," in which a man discovers he has the power to make his wishes come true; "The Man Who Could Not Die," in which a man discovers he is immortal; and "The Man Who Could Fly," in which a man discovers he can fly. Other stories explore the power of dreams, the power of love, and the power of faith. The stories in this collection are filled with humor, insight, and a unique perspective on life. They are sure to delight and entertain readers of all ages.
By R. A. Lafferty · First published 1961 · Genre: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Children's Literature · 4,123 words
First lines
IT WAS A DULL, ROUTINE LITTLE WORLD. IT DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A CITY. EVERYTHING IT HAD WAS
The protozoic recorder chirped like a bird. Not only would there be life traces on that little moon, but it would be a lively place. So they skipped several steps in the procedure.
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In The Garden is listed on Textopian as a short story by R. A. Lafferty, dated 1961 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: R. A. Lafferty
- Date: 1961 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Children's Literature, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 4,123 words
- Structure: 1 section, 125 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — In The Garden by R.A. Lafferty is a fantasy novel that follows the story of a young girl who discovers a magical garden and the creatures that inhabit it.
- Magical Realism — In The Garden by R.A. Lafferty is a magical realism novel that combines elements of fantasy and reality to create a unique and captivating story.
- Children's Literature — In The Garden by R.A. Lafferty is a children's literature novel that follows the story of a young girl and her adventures in a magical garden.
- Adventure — In The Garden by R.A. Lafferty is an adventure novel that follows the story of a young girl as she embarks on a journey of discovery in a magical garden.
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