Classic works are the basis of many college research papers, particularly in the fields of philosophy, political science and the humanities. Because of the inherent issues of translating these works, different translations have slightly different meanings. The nuances of interpreting the writer's original intent makes it necessary to cite the translator, editor or compiler when writing about these classic works. The Chicago Manual of Style presents clear and concise guidelines for ensuring that your research paper distinguishes which scholar's interpretation is used in your analysis.
Instructions
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Gather information on the specific translation that you are citing in your work. Establish the translator, editor or compiler's name; the publishing company; publishing location; and year of publication.
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Enter your citation according to the following example:
Translator Name First Last, trans., Title of Classic Work (City of Publication: Name of Publisher, Year of Publication), page numbers.
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Italicize the classic work's title.