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.