Free books

Free books are editions available to read and download without payment. They can be both in printed form (for example, distributed as part of cultural events), and in electronic form through online libraries and digital services.

Historically, free access to books was provided by libraries whose mission was to make literature available to everyone. In the digital age, this idea has received a new development: projects have appeared that offer millions of books for free in electronic formats.

Why books can be free:

• Public domain - works of classics, the copyright term for which has expired.
• Educational initiatives - universities, schools and cultural organizations share educational and scientific literature.
• ️ Samizdat and contemporary authors - some writers distribute their works for free to attract readers.

Free book formats:

• Electronic versions (PDF, ePub, fb2, mobi).
• Audiobooks to listen to.
• Online reading right in the browser.

Advantages of free books:

• Accessibility for everyone regardless of income level.
• The ability to legally read world classics.
• Expanding educational opportunities for students and schoolchildren.
• Environmental friendliness due to digital format.

Notable projects include Project Gutenberg, Open Library and national digital libraries, which provide millions of works in the public domain.

Thus, free books are not just literature without payment, but an important tool for the development of society, which makes knowledge and culture accessible to everyone.

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