The law of copyright

Name: The law of copyright
Author: William Wordsworth

By William Wordsworth

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An elder author issues an open letter responding to organized opposition by printers and publishers to a proposed amendment to copyright law. He argues that authors possess an inherent, inheritable property in their writings distinct from commercial inventions, challenges the objections to extending that right, and declines to present a personal petition while offering a public declaration of support. He praises the bill's advocate, references fellow literary figures in passing, and expresses confidence that justice for authors will ultimately be secured.

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William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was a central figure in the English Romantic movement, known for his profound connection to nature and the human experience. His poetry often reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world and the emotional responses it evokes. Wordsworth is best known for his collaborative work "Lyrical Ballads," published in 1798 with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, which marked a significant shift in English poetry towards personal expression and the use of everyday language. His later collections, such as "Poems in Two Volumes," further established his reputation as a leading poet of his time, exploring themes of memory, childhood, and the sublime.