IEThe Irish Times
If This Be Magic by Daniel Hahn: The perils of translating Shakespeare
A charming and comprehensive examination of the many challenges of ‘turning gold into gold’
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- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 22 Aug 2026, 02:19 UTC
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- Byline
- Declan O'Driscoll
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A charming and comprehensive examination of the many challenges of ‘turning gold into gold’
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If This Be Magic by Daniel Hahn: The perils of translating Shakespeare
A charming and comprehensive examination of the many challenges of ‘turning gold into gold’
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