Omnilingual by H. Beam Piper

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Author Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964
Illustrator Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
Title Omnilingual
Series Title Produced from "Astounding Science Fiction," February, 1957.
Note Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Omnilingual" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around a team of archaeologists who are excavating the long-buried ruins of an ancient Martian city, grappling with the challenge of translating Martian texts without any known bilingual reference. As they delve deeper into the remnants of Martian civilization, they confront the mysteries of language, culture, and the history of a race that went extinct millennia before humans reached Mars. The narrative follows Martha Dane, an archaeologist determined to decipher the Martian language. Throughout the excavation, the team uncovers significant artifacts and hints of a rich Martian history, including a library filled with books. Martha's efforts eventually lead to breakthroughs in understanding the Martian language, providing insights into their culture and scientific knowledge. However, they also grapple with the existential question of why the last Martians died and what happened to their civilization. The discovery of Martian remnants serves not only as a gateway to translation but raises deeper reflections on the nature of knowledge, memory, and the human quest to connect with those long gone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
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EBook-No. 19445
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Most Recently Updated Nov 4, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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