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Project Gutenberg provides access to over 75,000 free eBooks, primarily consisting of older literature whose U.S. copyright has expired. Learners can download or read these eBooks online in various formats and also find an array of audiobooks derived from their collection.
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Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
writing-reading · literature-cultural-studies
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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- Core Mission: A digital library providing free access to over 75,000 eBooks, primarily focusing on older works with expired U.S. copyrights.
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- History: Established in 1971, the project has been pioneering free digital literature for over 50 years.
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