F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the greats in the world of American literature and millions continue to study his work. His most renowned novel, The Great Gatsby, will soon enter the public domain, almost a full century after it was first published in 1925.

The U.S copyright on the novel, among others published in the same year, is set to expire at the end of 2020, meaning the public will no longer require permission to adapt the story or utilize elements or characters such as Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway or Daisy Buchanan.

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Singer-songwriter Blake Hazard, great-granddaughter of Fitzgerald and trustee of the author's literary estate, stated, "We're just very grateful to have had it under copyright, not just for the rather obvious benefits, but to try and safeguard the text, to guide certain projects and try to avoid unfortunate ones." She then said of the future, "We're now looking to a new period and trying to view it with enthusiasm, knowing some exciting things may come."

The famed novel was heavily inspired by the author's own life and experiences on Long Island. It is a reflection of the hedonism, pretense and energy that defined the Jazz Age. Despite its current status as a classic, The Great Gatsby was not well-received upon its release and sold just 25,000 copies. Fitzgerald unfortunately passed before he could see his novel succeed and his name listed among other literary icons.

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(via USA Today)