Correct sentence for showing possession of a writer's book

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Shakespeare wrote no novels, so I suppose that all your sentences are wrong. It should read:

I'm reading a historical novel about Shakespeare.

If you are talking about William from Stratford, he didn't write any novels.

If you have borrowed a novel from someone called Shakespeare, the #1 is correct. If you are reading a novel written by Shakespeare, them you are reading a Shakespeare novel. #2 and #3 do not work.

(Cross-posted with Mr M)

You can use any of these without fear:

1. I'm reading a Shakespearean play..
2. I'm reading a play by Shakespeare.
3. I'm reading Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet.".

Thanks for your replies:
Let me correct my question.

Which of the following will be a correct sentence?

1. I'm reading a novel of Conrad's.

2. I'm reading a novel of Conrad.

3. I'm reading a Conrad's Novel.

fivejedjonIf you are reading a novel written by Shakespeare, them you are reading a Shakespeare novel.

So, is the bel

If Joseph Conrad is the author of the novel you are reading, then these are OK.

I'm reading a novel by Joseph Conrad. (Most common.)
I'm reading a Joseph Conrad novel. (This pattern is usual with contemporary, popular prolific authors who are familiar to the listener: eg. I'm reading a John Grisham novel.)
I'm reading Joseph Conrad's most popular novel. ( I'm reading John Grisha