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Every year, new authors enter the public domain
and their entire oeuvre becomes part of our shared cultural heritage. This is cause for celebration, and we invite you to the party.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
F. Scott Fitzgerald
2021
F. Scott Fitzgerald's works are in the public domain since 2021, making his iconic novels like The Great Gatsby freely accessible.
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Herman Melville
1991
In 1991, Herman Melville's work became available worldwide. You can download his books at the Public Domain Library.
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