MacCarthy, Denis Florence, 1817-1882

Denis Florence McCarthy, Irish poet and translator of Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600-1681), lived most of his life in Dublin, where he was born and educated. He was a member of the Royal Irish Academy, the "Mystics," and several political associations. His career started in the 1840's with his contributions to "The Nation" and the publication of "The Poets and Dramatists of Ireland" (1846), which he edited. In 1853, he began his translations of Calderón.

From the description of Denis Florence MacCarthy papers, 1845-1882 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 26271867

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