Citing Meditations: A Guide To The Classics

There are many ways to cite Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, depending on the citation style. For example, the APA citation is Aurelius, M. (2002). Meditations. Random House., while the Chicago (notes-bibliography) citation is 1. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (New York: Random House, 2002)..

Citing 'Meditations' in Harvard style

To cite 'Meditations' in Harvard style, you need to include an in-text citation and a corresponding entry in your reference list or bibliography.

A basic book reference in Harvard style looks like this:

Author Surname, Initial. (Year) Book Title. City: Publisher.

However, if the book you are referencing does not have an author, use the book's title instead of an author's name in your in-text citation and reference list. The rest of the reference should follow the usual style for the type of source you are citing.

In-text citation example:

"Meditations", 2002, p. 24)

Reference list entry:

Meditations. (2002). New York: Random House.

If you are using a specific edition of 'Meditations', be sure to specify this in your reference. Abbreviate 'edition' to 'edn' or 'revised edition' to 'rev ed'.

In-text citation example:

"Meditations", 2002, 3rd edn, p. 24)

Reference list entry:

Meditations. (2002) 3rd edn. New York: Random House.

Citing 'Meditations' in the text

When citing Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations", it is important to follow the specific guidelines of the chosen citation style. Here is how you can cite "Meditations" in some of the most popular citation styles:

MLA Style:

The Basic MLA citation format is as follows:

> Aurelius, Marcus. The Meditations. Translated by Martin Hammond, Penguin Classics, 2014.

APA Style:

The Basic APA citation format is as follows:

> Aurelius, M. (2014). Meditations (M. Hammond, Trans.). Penguin Classics.

Chicago Style:

The Basic Chicago citation format is as follows:

> Aurelius, Marcus. 2014. Meditations. Translated by Martin Hammond. Penguin Pocket Hardbacks. London, England: Penguin Classics.

Harvard Style:

> Aurelius, M., 2014. Meditations. trans. M. Hammond. London: Penguin Classics.

Vancouver Style:

> Aurelius M. Meditations. London: Penguin Classics; 2014.

'Meditations' in the MLA handbook

When citing Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations", the MLA Handbook 9th edition dictates that the citation should appear as follows:

Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. Translated by [translator's name], [publisher], [year].

For example, if citing the 2014 Penguin Classics edition, the citation would be:

> Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. Translated by Martin Hammond, Penguin Classics, 2014.

Alternatively, if citing the 2002 Random House edition, the citation would be:

> Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. Random House, 2002.

It is important to note that the MLA format requires the author's name, title of the work, translator's name (if applicable), publisher, and publication year. The specific format may vary depending on the edition of the handbook being used, so it is always a good idea to refer to the most recent edition or check with your instructor or editor for any specific guidelines or preferences.

Additionally, there are other citation styles available, such as APA and Chicago, which have their own unique formats. These styles may be more commonly used in certain disciplines or publications, so it is beneficial to be familiar with multiple citation styles when conducting research or writing academically.

'Meditations' in the Chicago Manual of Style

When citing Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations", or René Descartes's "Meditations on First Philosophy", it is important to follow the guidelines of the chosen citation style. The Chicago Manual of Style is often used in history and other humanities disciplines, and there are two variations: notes-bibliography and author-date.

Notes-Bibliography Style

In the notes-bibliography system, sources are cited in numbered footnotes or endnotes. Each note corresponds to a raised (superscript) number in the text. Sources are also listed in a separate bibliography. This system is more common in the humanities, including literature, history, and the arts.

For the notes-bibliography format, the citation should start with the author's name, followed by the title of the work in italics. Then, include the translator's name, the edition used, and the publication information. The citation should be placed in a footnote or endnote, with a corresponding entry in the bibliography.

> Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. Translated by Martin Hammond. London, England: Penguin Classics, 2014.

> Descartes, René. Meditations on First Philosophy. Translated by Michael Moriarty. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.

Author-Date Style

In the author-date system, sources are briefly cited in the text, usually in parentheses, by the author's last name and the year of publication. Each in-text citation matches an entry in a reference list, where full bibliographic information is provided. This system is more common in the sciences and social sciences.

For the author-date format, the citation should start with the author's name, followed by the publication year in parentheses. Then, include the title of the work in italics, the translator's name, and the publication information. The citation should be included in parentheses within the text.

> Descartes, R. (2008). Meditations on first philosophy. Translated by Michael Moriarty. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

'Meditations' in the BibGuru citation generator

The BibGuru citation generator offers a straightforward way to cite Marcus Aurelius's "The Meditations" in various styles. Here's a guide on how to use the generator for different citation styles:

APA Style

The APA citation generator on BibGuru provides a simple way to create citations in the APA format. To cite "The Meditations", follow these steps:

• Select the APA citation style on the BibGuru generator.
• Enter the following details:

• Author: Marcus Aurelius
• Publication Year: 2002 (or the year of the edition you're using)
• Book Title: Meditations
• Publisher: Random House

The generator will format the citation according to the APA Publication Manual 7th edition. The formatted citation will look like this:

Aurelius, M. (2002). Meditations. Random House.

Chicago Style

For Chicago style citations, BibGuru offers a similar process:

• Choose the Chicago style citation generator on BibGuru.
• Input the following information:

• Author: Marcus Aurelius
• Publication Year: 2002
• Book Title: Meditations
• Publisher: Random House
• Location of Publisher: New York, NY (for the US edition)

The generator will format the citation according to the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition. The formatted citation will appear as follows:

Aurelius, Marcus. 2002. The Meditations. New York, NY: Random House.

MLA Style

BibGuru also provides an MLA citation generator for "The Meditations":

• Select the MLA citation style.
• Provide the necessary details:

• Author: Marcus Aurelius
• Book Title: Meditations
• Publisher: Random House
• Publication Year: 2002

The generator will format the citation according to the MLA handbook 9th edition. The final citation will look like this:

Aurelius, Marcus. The Meditations. Random House, 2002.

Other Styles

In addition to APA, Chicago, and MLA, BibGuru offers a wide range of other citation styles, including Harvard, Turabian, Vancouver, and many more. Simply select the desired style from the list and follow the generator's prompts to create your citation for "Meditations".

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