David Short
David Short is an 82-year-old English translator and scholar specializing in Czech and Slovak literature. He has recently gained attention for his groundbreaking translation of Jozef Ignác Bajza's novel 'René mládenca príhody a skúsenosti' into English, marking the first time this significant work has been made accessible to a broader audience. With a career spanning decades, Short has translated numerous titles and is known for his dedication to bringing Central European literature to the English-speaking world.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Slovakia:
David Short translated Bajza's novel into English, marking its first appearance in a foreign language.
8
Slovakia:
David Short is an English translator who translated Bajza's novel into English for the first time.
8