1. Identify the author of the fable. If the fable is anonymous, leave this field blank.
2. Include the title of the fable. If the fable is included in a larger collection, include the title of the collection in italics.
3. Provide the publication date of the fable. If the fable is anonymous or if the publication date is unknown, leave this field blank.
4. Include the page number(s) of the fable. If the fable is included in a larger collection, include the page numbers of the fable itself.
Here are some examples of how to cite a fable in MLA style:
* Anonymous. "The Tortoise and the Hare." *Aesop's Fables.* 1912, pp. 1-2.
* La Fontaine, Jean de. "The Fox and the Grapes." *Fables.* 1668.
* Krylov, Ivan. "The Wolf and the Lamb." *Fables.* 1809, pp. 23-24.
If you are citing a fable that you found online, you will also need to include the following information:
* The title of the website.
* The date you accessed the website.
Here is an example of how to cite a fable that you found online:
* Aesop. "The Ant and the Grasshopper." *Aesop's Fables.* Aesop's Fables Online, 2019. Accessed 12 March 2023.