How is it correct? Is it like "Raven by Poe" or "Raven of poe"?The same thing about movies: " E.T. by Spielberg" or " E.T. of Spielberg" Are there circumstances when we can use either of those two forms?
Thanks.
2007-11-25 12:39:15 · 3 answers · asked by Theta40 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It should be "The Raven" by Poe. It could also be "The Raven" authored by Poe. Not "of."
Movies are somehow different because they cannot be as directly and exclusively associated with any one person. Your example would normally be covered by such phrase as "Stephen Spielberg's 'E.T.'"
However, it would be correct to refer to the works "of" Poe or "of" Spielberg when referring to their whole output. Very good question.
2007-11-25 12:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A book by an author.
A movie by a screenwriter.
A movie directed by a director.
However...
The collected works of an author
The collected films of a screenwriter.
2007-12-01 00:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by maî 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By if it's a book.
Of if it's a movie.
2007-11-25 20:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋