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The Public Domain Literature Library is an independent catalogue of public-domain ebooks, curated with attention to historical context and readability. We welcome thoughtful correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders.
When to Write
You may wish to contact us for any of the following reasons:
- Metadata corrections — if you notice an incorrect author name, title, or category placement (for example, a book listed under “Exploration Survival Adventure Tales” that belongs in “Science Fiction Utopias”).
- Source link or catalogue issues — If a Project Gutenberg source link is unavailable, or if a catalogue page contains a broken link or display problem, please let us know.
- Accessibility concerns — if a particular ebook or interface element is not usable with your assistive technology.
- Privacy questions — about our data practices, cookies, or how your information is handled.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a title in our catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you are a rights holder with a legitimate claim.
- General editorial observations — suggestions for additional context, discussion guides, or new categories.
How to Report
To help us address your message efficiently, please include:
- The exact page URL of the ebook in question.
- The full title and, if available, the volume or edition (e.g., “Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 3 — Key Ideas to Explore”).
- The file format you attempted to read.
- Your device or browser and operating system.
- A clear description of the observed problem.
- For copyright or rights inquiries, any supporting information about your claim.
Our Email
Please send all correspondence to [email protected]. This address reaches our manuscript reviewer, The catalogue groups works according to its available bibliographic records and subject scope. We aim to review each report carefully, though we cannot guarantee a specific response time.
What We Do Not Do
We do not accept unsolicited submissions, provide legal advice, or offer technical support for third-party devices. This contact information is for editorial and privacy matters only.
Additional Guidance for Specific Inquiries
If you are reporting a metadata error for a book such as The Hand but Not the Heart; Or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring or Home Scenes and Home Influence, please double-check the spelling of the author and title against the catalogue entry. For category placement issues, note that our categories—such as “Young Readers Enchanted Adventures” and “Psychological Domestic Love Stories”—are designed to group works by theme, and some titles may appear in more than one category. If you believe a book is miscategorised, please explain why it might fit better elsewhere.
If a Project Gutenberg source link is unavailable, or if a catalogue page contains a broken link or display problem, please send us the ebook title, the catalogue page URL, and a short description of the issue. Reading and download formats are provided by Project Gutenberg on the linked source record.
If you have privacy-related questions, we encourage you to review our Privacy page before writing. For copyright concerns, please note that public-domain status varies by jurisdiction; a work may be in the public domain in one country but not in another. If you are a rights holder, please include details of your claim and the specific title or edition you believe is affected.
We also welcome general feedback on the catalogue, including suggestions for new categories or improvements to existing reading companions. For example, if you have ideas for additional context for Ethan Frome — Themes and Context or South Wind — Themes and Context, we would be glad to hear them.
Thank you for helping us maintain a thoughtful, accurate catalogue of public-domain literature.