Shakespeare was also not hindered by copying the ideas of others. Plutarch, Cinthio, Matteo Bandello, Erasmus, and many many more. Just imagine where he would have been had the estates and some contemporary authors were able to sue him.
I'm fairly sure that Homer is not in the public domain. Just ask Marge.
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Shakespeare was also not hindered by copying the ideas of others.
Plutarch, Cinthio, Matteo Bandello, Erasmus, and many many more.
Just imagine where he would have been had the estates and some contemporary authors were able to sue him.
Re: Re: How free is the PD?
I'm fairly sure that Homer is not in the public domain. Just ask Marge.