What is Bibliomania?
Bibliomania is a free online library of classic literature and reference works — the complete texts of novels, short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction, with an extensive reference shelf. Everything is free to read in full.
Does it cost anything?
No. The whole archive is free to read, with no account and no charge.
What is the copyright status of the texts?
The texts are in the public domain — their copyright has expired — so you are free to read, quote, print and use them. See Copyright & Permissions for the detail.
May I download, print or use a text in classwork?
Yes. The texts are public domain, so you may print them and use them in study and teaching. A citation is appreciated but not required.
How do I cite a text from Bibliomania?
Give the title and author, the name Bibliomania, and the page address you used. There is a worked example on the Copyright & Permissions page.
I found a mistake in a text.
Some of our texts were digitised many years ago, and an occasional typing or scanning error remains. If you spot one, email [email protected] with the page address and we will correct it.
I found something offensive or inaccurate in a work.
Many of the works here are historical and reflect the attitudes and knowledge of their time. We preserve them as they were written; the views in a text are the author’s, not ours. Genuine transcription errors, however, we are always glad to fix.
How do I search the site?
Use the Search page to look across titles, authors and the full text.
Can I read the site with a screen reader?
Yes. The pages are plain, standards-based HTML and the full text of each work is selectable, so the site works with screen readers and other assistive tools.
Who runs Bibliomania?
The site is maintained as a preservation project by the operators of Bibliomania. To get in touch, see Contact.