Book Published in 1925
1925 was a good year for books! From Kafka's "The Trial" to Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," some of the most iconic pieces of literature were introduced to the world in 1925. Now halfway through the 1920s, the literature published in 1925 was well-rooted in what we now see as "20s culture." Examinations on wealth and class were mixed with early science fiction and genre fiction that was influenced by World War I. Authors like Agatha Christie and H.G. Wells were well known by 1925, while F. Scott Fitzgerald and A.A. Milne (author of the Winnie-the-Pooh children's books) were still early in their writing careers.
With their introduction to the public domain, the books published in 1925 will finally be open for adaptation. This means that these works can influence the creation of new short films, student projects, and reimaginings for the first time.
It is important to note that any media produced that is derivative of these works will need to adapt the original, and not later adaptations. For example, the book "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" is entering the public domain this year, but the 1953 film based on the book is still under copyright.