Prof. Martin Hilský MBE (born 8 April 1943 in Prague) is professor emeritus of English literature at Charles University in Prague and a translator. [1] He is most acclaimed for his translations into Czech of William Shakespeare's works for which he was awarded the 2011 Czech State Award for Translation. [2] In 2001 he was named an honorary holder of the Order of the British Empire. He has also written extensive prefaces and epilogues for several books. [1] [3]
Prof. Martin Hilský MBE (born 8 April 1943 in Prague) is professor emeritus of English literature at Charles University in Prague and a translator. [1] He is most acclaimed for his translations into Czech of William Shakespeare's works for which he was awarded the 2011 Czech State Award for Translation. [2] In 2001 he was named an honorary holder of the Order of the British Empire. He has also written extensive prefaces and epilogues for several books. [1] [3]