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Public Domain Classics & Masterpieces

Every masterpiece listed here is in the public domain. Dive into the canon of world literature, explore classic stanzas, and add your creative voice to their enduring lineage through community branching.

18 Master Poets
31 Classic Works
5 Community Adaptations
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The Rubáiyát: The Moving Finger Writes

The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.