E. Pauline Johnson, E.J. Pratt, Marjorie Pickthall: Rights & Works
As part of the Echoes of Canada project, we are currently exploring poems by the following Canadian poets.
These writers reflect the diverse and lyrical richness of Canadian literary history, and their work is central to the musical compositions we are developing.
Poets We Are Considering
Pauline Johnson (1861–1913)
was a Mohawk and English Canadian poet, performer, and writer known for blending Indigenous oral traditions with English poetic forms. Her work celebrates both Indigenous identity and Canadian nature. She is one of the most significant literary voices of early Canada.
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E.J. Pratt (1882–1964)
was a Newfoundland-born Canadian poet whose narrative poems often explore themes of nature, survival, and the human condition. A three-time Governor General’s Award winner, Pratt is considered one of Canada’s foundational modernist poets.
Marjorie Pickthall (1883–1922)
was a Canadian writer and poet who was born in England but lived in Canada from the time she was seven. She is known for her finely tuned lyrical sensibility and mystical imagination. Her poetry often touches on spiritual and natural themes, expressed with musicality and precision.
Copyright Overview (Based on Our Research)
Our project involves the use of literary texts as the foundation for musical composition, and we are carefully following international copyright laws to ensure proper clearance. Based on our research:
- Canada, United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, and most other jurisdictions adhere to copyright terms of life of the author plus 70 years. Some countries still follow the life+50 standard, which is the minimum required under the Berne Convention.
- Mexico extends copyright to life of the author plus 100 years, which is one of the longest terms globally.
- Other Territories: To our knowledge, no other major territories currently apply a longer term (such as life+100) for foreign works published under international copyright treaties.
We are actively checking the copyright status of each poet on a case-by-case basis and seeking permissions where required.
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