How to Cite a Classic Work in Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition)

Classical works, ancient texts, and historical writings.

Example in Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition)

Aristotle (2014) ‘Nicomachean ethics’. Edited by R. Crisp. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
In-text (Aristotle, 2014)

What Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition) includes

These are the details of the example above that the style prints, so they are the ones to collect for your own source.

  • Work Title
  • Author
  • Editor(s)
  • Publisher
  • Publisher Location
  • Original Date

Note the original publication date alongside the edition you consulted. Include translator information if using a translated version.

The formatting comes from the style's own file, so check the finer points against your guide. What to check by hand in Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition).

A Classic Work in other styles

APA 7th edition MLA 9th edition Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography) IEEE Vancouver

Other sources in Harvard (Cite Them Right 12th edition)

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