Where Can I Read The Investiture Of The Gods Online Legally?

I like short, practical answers when I’m on my phone, so here’s how I find legal copies of 'Investiture of the Gods' quickly: search Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive, and Wikisource for public-domain English translations or scans; check the Chinese Text Project or university digital libraries for original-language editions; and use Google Books or HathiTrust for scanned editions (HathiTrust sometimes limits full-view to partner institutions). For modern, annotated translations, buy them from reputable sellers or borrow via your public library’s digital lending (OverDrive/Libby) to stay fully legal.

A couple of quick checks I always do: verify the publication/copyright date on the edition page, and avoid downloads from sketchy file-hosting sites if the translator is contemporary. That way I get a clean, legal read and don’t miss out on good translators’ notes or better formatting—plus it keeps my conscience and my local library happy.

I still get a little giddy when I find a free, legal copy of a classic to curl up with—'Investiture of the Gods' is one of those floods-of-myth stories that shows up in a lot of public-domain collections. If you want to read it legally online, start with the big public-domain repositories: Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive, and Wikisource often host older English translations or scans of editions that are out of copyright. Google Books and HathiTrust also have scanned editions you can read or preview; with HathiTrust some full-view copies require academic access, but many volumes are fully readable since the text is centuries old.

If you prefer the original Chinese or modern annotated translations, check the Chinese Text Project or major university library digital collections—those sometimes have the classical Chinese text and helpful notes. For modern, polished English translations you’ll usually find them under commercial publishers, so the legal routes there are buying on Kindle/Kobo or borrowing via your public library’s digital lending services like OverDrive/Libby. I often borrow translations this way when I want nice typesetting and scholarly footnotes rather than an older scan.

A practical tip from my late-night reading sessions: always verify the edition page for copyright info. If a translation has a recent copyright year or a named translator who’s living, it’s not public domain—buying or borrowing is the right move. If it’s clearly marked as public domain or is hosted on Gutenberg/Wikisource, you’re safe to read online for free. Happy myth-bingeing—there’s a lot of side characters and wild set pieces that keep pulling me back in.

I get asked this all the time by friends who want to dive into 'Investiture of the Gods' without breaking any rules. The quickest legal sources are places that host public-domain works: try searching Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive, or Wikisource for older English translations or scanned editions. Those sites often have multiple versions, so you can pick a clean OCR text or a scanned PDF if you like the smell-of-pages vibe.

If you want the original classical Chinese, websites like the Chinese Text Project and some university collections can be great—they sometimes include editions with annotations and parallel-text tools. For modern English translations with notes, the legal route is generally through publishers: buy an e-book or check your public library’s catalogue (OverDrive/Libby is a lifesaver for me when I don’t want to spend money). WorldCat is also handy to locate a nearby library copy if you prefer a physical book.

One last thing I tell people: be cautious with fan uploads on random forums—those can be copyright violations if the translation is modern. When in doubt, look for clear copyright statements or a publisher name; public-domain texts will be free to read on the major archives. It’s worked well for my late-night reading sessions when I want quality text without legal worries.