Public Domain Day 2025: Mickey, Faulkner, and a Flood of Creative Freedom
2025-01-01
On January 1, 2025, thousands of copyrighted works from 1929, including sound recordings from 1924, enter the US public domain. This includes literary giants like Faulkner's *The Sound and the Fury* and Hemingway's *A Farewell to Arms*, early Mickey Mouse cartoons, and Gershwin's *An American in Paris*. These works become free for all to copy, share, and build upon, preserving cultural heritage and fueling future creativity. The event highlights the vital role of the public domain in artistic innovation and the enduring legacy of works created amidst historical turmoil.
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