I plan on giving him credit...
2007-10-20 11:01:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I wouldn't worry about getting sued by Shakespeare. He was not a big fan of lawyers so he wouldn't even consult with one.
Also, it's not considered plagiarism as long as you give credit to the source.
Shakespeare himself also liked to borrow plot ideas that others had used, putting his own unique spin on them.
2007-10-20 11:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(-: Nope. Shakespeare is no longer under copyright (well, of course, copyright hadn't been invented yet), and I think it could be considered part of our cultural heritage. It's very nice of you to give him credit.
If you use characters from modern novels, you should write the author or the estate of the author, and ask for permission first. But that's just a courtesy. Lots of people write fanfic, and never get sued. They will probably only sue you if they are 1) anal, and 2) you are making money.
2007-10-20 11:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The play became written while Elizabeth i became an elderly woman (by potential of Elizabethan standards; she died elderly sixty 9) and there have been concerns in England over the succession of management. She had no babies and had refused to call a successor to the throne. The play reflects the subject that the rustic may well be plunged right into a civil conflict, reminiscent of that throughout Rome after the loss of life of Julius Caesar, following the loss of life of the Queen without rightfully named inheritor in place to prevail her.
2016-10-13 08:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am fairly certain all of Shakespeare's work is in the public domain.
If there is no copyright, I don't think anyone can sue you for 'stealing their idea', however, there still may be the issue of plagiarism if you use public domain material without credit for academic purposes... or if you were to take Shakespeare's material directly and pretend it was your own.
However, using characters should be safe.
2007-10-20 11:06:23 · answer #4 · answered by llahlahkje 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That actually sounds like a pretty good idea, and no you will not get sued....Unless Bill Shakespeare is suddenly resurrected from the dead.
-J.
2007-10-21 10:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you give him credit and don't try to pass the characters off as your own.
also, Caesar is an historical figure and so not copyrighted
i don't think you'll get sued
2007-10-20 11:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by ichigo_li2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its always good to give credit and state a disclaimer of sorts but Shakespeares work was never copy written so from a legal and technical stand point you are free to use his work as you see fit.
2007-10-20 11:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by salvation32802 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. It is totally acceptable to use characters from other works of fiction.
A good example is the charcater of Flashman, in the series of novels by George MacDonald Fraser. Flashman first appeared as the school bully in Tom Brown's Schooldays
2007-10-20 11:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not get sued. Shakespeare is a classic, and is used in many volumes.
2007-10-20 11:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you will not be sued. I think it's a very interesting idea.
However, please try not to insult the author or the characters and use them tastefully.
Also, I like your plan on giving him some credit.
2007-10-20 11:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋