Re: Copyright in Arrangement (Was: Re: Academics and coursepacks)

From: Dan L Burk <BURKDANL[_at_]shu.edu>
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 11:39:36 -0400

On 07/26/98, Michael Scarpitti <mscarpit[_at_]asnt.org> wrote:
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> I have looked at the introduction to both the Oxford and Riverside
> Shakespeare. Anyone who feels that the original quartos and folios
> are sufficient to supply a complete public domain text are seriously
> mistaken.

But we are not talking about the "broad" sense. We are talking about the statutory sense. If you want to discuss the "broad" sense, you may be on the wrong list.

> As far as I am concerned, copying plays from the Oxford Shakespeare
> and distributing them to classes is totally illegal.

Fine. I recommend that you do not copy the plays and distribute them to any classes. I hope you will understand that those who do not share your particular view on the subject may choose to act otherwise.

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Dan L. Burk
Seton Hall University
burkdanl[_at_]shu.edu

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Received on Mon Jul 27 1998 - 15:32:33 GMT