How do I cite a poem in Harvard?

To cite a poem in Harvard (Cite Them Right), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

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How to Cite a Poem in Harvard (Cite Them Right)

Learn how to cite poems, verse, and poetry from anthologies or collections in Harvard format (Cite Them Right). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Harvard Reference List Format

Here is the standard Harvard format for citing a poem in your reference list:

Author, A.A. (Year) 'Title of poem', in E. Editor (ed.) Title of anthology. Place of publication: Publisher, pp. xx–xx.

Harvard In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Author, Year)

Narrative

Author (Year) evokes...

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your poem.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Harvard (Cite Them Right) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Harvard requirements.

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