Nicholas Andriani

Gooey, dry, or just so? Boiled eggs are a contested hot spot for foodies worldwide. Here's my recipe for perfectly runny, not-too-gooey Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago ) #ramenbowl #ramen #japanesecooking #ryori #japan #foodwriting https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com/2021/07/31/ramen-egg/

Egyptian authors... https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//egyptian-authors-/

In 1993, the University of Texas Press brought out a collection of short stories by Egyptian women, in translation, edited by Marilyn Booth, called 9 Short Stories by Egyptian Women, in Translation #UT #egypt #translation #middleeast https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//egyptian-authors-/

10 Videogame Characters Inspired by Japanese Folklore, Mythology, and more. From #Kappa to #Amaterasu. #Pokemon to #Zelda https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//video-games-and-j/

Learn a language with me for free! Duolingo is fun, and proven to work. Here’s my invite link: https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com/2021/09/11/4871/

Weekend Wonderings 9.9.21 A roundup of that which inspires and that which to inquire. Music from the Gorillaz. The Matrix 4? I haven't even seen the first! And much more. Including your duty in the fight against Canadian Imperialism... apparently. -Niko https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//weekend-wondering/

Greetings & It is my immense pleasure to welcome you to the airy, the eerie, the all-at-once sensual, hysterical, and downright phenomenal Floating World of East Asian literature Oh, but that's not all we're doing, we'll venture across the foothills of Southern China, encountering wandering monks, greedy children, and blushing princes. We'll see just how lethal poetry can be - you thought Romeo and Juliet had it bad!... https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//this-is-happening/

In 1993, University of Texas Press brought out a collection of short stories by Egyptian women, in translation, edited by Marilyn Booth, called My 9 Short Stories by Egyptian Women, in Translation https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//egyptian-authors-/

As our world grows increasingly smaller it's easier than ever to seek refuge in the comfort of familiar places. Yet, we live in a time when thoughts and ideas manifest in flashes of delight, th blink of an eye and round-the-world travel is at the fingertips of risk takers and adventurers alike. I see Marco Polo and Gertrude Bell in the men and women I met abroad.... https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//an-open-letter-on/

Among my all-time favorite Tedx Talks, Ramirez translates the value maintaining your presence in the world while staying abreast of cultural transitions. The world is ever changing, and so are we. Why not work in tandem with those around us? Disarming and motivating. I'd love your feedback on Ramirez' talk. Wishing you well,Cheers,-Nicholas https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//the-brilliant-naj/

Reading fairytales within the origin language. Contextual agreements between time and place, emotions and aesthetics. We might localize our hearts out but truth be told we humans are too complex to translate. #japanese #japaneselanguage #folklore #fable https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//scribes-and-sake-/

Welcome to Ukiyo, the Floating World. I'm in final stages of relaunching my website furnished with an entirely new interface and a fresh approach which i'm thrilled to share with you. Throughout 2020, beyond its obviously dreamlike texture of this unsettling year, I found myself returning to the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in Japanese and Literary studies, intent on a career in translation, comparative literature, and Japanese language.... https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//welcome-to-the-fl/

A Love Poem to Soothe Those Sunday Blues - https://mailchi.mp//a-love-poem-to-soothe-those-sunday-blu

Fast Times at Ilium: The Glorious Lives and Deaths of the Trojan War https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//10/29/the-trojan-/

In brief,I'm Nicholas. As a citizen of the world i've never felt that I quite "belong" to one place or another and through this lens I approach my writing. Growing up in a family of immigrants, in a country founded for immigrants, there was never one culture I subscribed to. Thus I began to wander, so to speak. This is how I approach every aspect of life. [ 187 more words ] https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com///re-introductions/

What was the last great book you read? I'm currently invested in the throes of Heian Era Japan, wandering the lose streets of Heian-ky - The Pillow Book and the Tale of Genji. Shonagon and Murasaki https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//what-was-the-last/

Kamishibai: how the magical art of Japanese storytelling is being revived and promoting bilingualism Kamishibai Performer In Japan. Géraldine D Enjelvin, University of York In a world where technological advancement seems to be at the forefront of almost everything, it can sometimes feel like if it doesn’t have a screen or a keyboard, it isn’t worth engaging with. Yet despite this backdrop of ongoing high tech developments, a centuries-old Japanese storytelling tradition is being revived for modern audiences. [ 777 more words ] https://nicholasandriani.wordpress.com//kamishibai-how-th/