This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this groundbreaking science-fiction classic, astronaut Dick Jarvis becomes stranded on Mars and embarks on a journey across the alien landscape. Along the way, he encounters bizarre lifeforms - including the unforgettable bird-like creature Tweel - and uncovers mysteries that challenge humanity's understanding of intelligence and evolution. First published in 1934,A Martian Odysseyrevolutionized the genre. In 1970, when the Science Fiction Writers of America voted on the best science fiction short stories before the creation of the Nebula Awards, "A Martian Odyssey" came in second to Asimov's "Nightfall", and was the earliest story to make the list.