Question

Which of the following is an example of a work in the public domain?

A a short story written for a magazine in 1891
B a musical composition owned by an estate
C a brand new recording by a popular music artist
D a play written in 1995 by a now-deceased playwright

Answer 1

a. a short story written for a magazine in 1892.

in order for a work to become public domain, it takes 70 years after the death of an author.