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Surely they will be public domain by now??


The original Greek text is, but I got a C in Greek so I’ll have to pay for a copyrighted English translation.


Pretty sure any translation would be a new copyright.


It is disgraceful that the ancient Greek authors won't see an obol that these so called "translators" and "historians" make from reselling their work.

They should sue! /s


You jest, but countries and cultures have claimed rights on cultural heritage before for people long dead:

https://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2023/04/06/the-puzzled...


This could revolutionize the state of the Greek budget!

https://satwcomic.com/bully-fail


...copyright = their heirs deserve the money.




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