See below for guidance on citing books in MLA format. For more information on citations, see Purdue OWL's guide to MLA Format.

The basic format for citing a book is:

• Last name, First name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year of Publication.

If you are citing an article or chapter within an edited book, the basic format is:

• Last name, First name. "Title of Piece." Title of Collection, edited by Editor's Name(s), Publisher, Year of Publication, Page range of entry.

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