Proper attribution of sources in academic writing necessitates acknowledging when a work has been rendered from one language into another. The Modern Language Association (MLA) provides specific guidelines for referencing such instances in a bibliography. The citation should include the original author’s name, the title of the book in its translated form, the translator’s name, and the publication information, including the publisher and year. For example: Garca Mrquez, Gabriel. One Hundred Years of Solitude. Translated by Gregory Rabassa, Harper & Row, 1970.
Adhering to these citation guidelines is essential for maintaining academic integrity and providing readers with a clear understanding of the source material’s origin. It allows readers to distinguish between original works and those that have undergone a process of interpretation and adaptation. Accurate referencing also acknowledges the translator’s contribution to making the work accessible to a wider audience. Historically, the proper crediting of translated works has evolved alongside the recognition of translation as a scholarly activity worthy of specific acknowledgement.