FAQ: How do I cite a book or eBook in MLA Style?
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Last Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Last Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Views: 5007
General Format
Author's Last name, Author's first name. Title. Contributors (if any), Publisher, Publication year.
For Example
Allende, Isabel. The House of the Spirits: A Novel. Translated by Magda Bogin, Atria Paperback, 2015.
In-Text Citation
(Allende 42).
More Examples
- Citing Books in MLA Style (Shapiro Library)
- How to Cite a Book This link opens in a new window (MLA Style Center)
More Information
- MLA Guide (Shapiro Library)
- MLA Style Center This link opens in a new window (MLA)
Disclaimer
This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.
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