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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

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Omnilingual is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by H. Beam Piper.

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It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 1 h 56 min LibriVox audiobook.

About Omnilingual

"Omnilingual" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction short story published in 1957. On Mars, an Earth expedition discovers the ruins of an ancient civilization that vanished 50,000 years ago. When archaeologist Martha Dane attempts to decipher the alien texts left behind, she faces skepticism from her male colleagues and rivalry from a competitive teammate. Her breakthrough comes from an unexpected source—a universal scientific truth that might bridge the gap between human and Martian understanding.
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Omnilingual — LibriVox recording, 1 h 56 min in 5 sections.

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Who wrote Omnilingual?

Omnilingual was written by H. Beam Piper.

What genre is Omnilingual?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Omnilingual free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Omnilingual?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 56 min.

What books are similar to Omnilingual?

Readers who like it often enjoy Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

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