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How do I cite an anonymously translated poem?

Where should the original author’s name appear when citing indirect sources?

If an author’s name in my source is in all capital or lowercase letters, how should I style it in my paper?

How do I cite a virtual poetry reading?

How do I indicate that a line has been omitted from a run-in poetry quotation?

How do I cite a tombstone or grave site that I looked at in person or online?

How do I cite a short story posted to a website whose author is different from that of the story?

How do I cite an online poem with no line numbers?

If I am citing two poems, each by a different poet, should I use the word line or lines the first time I quote from each poet’s work?

How do I create a vertical list in which each item includes a quoted fragment and a complete sentence?

In what order should I list names in the “Other contributors” slot?

In reference to centuries, when should I use a hyphen with early and late?

How do I cite in my prose an untitled poem known by its number in a collection?

How do I cite the Homeric hymns?

How do I format an appendix and style its heads?