Nicholas Andriani

Tag: Literary Traditions

Day 5 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Sarumaru no Dayū (猿丸大夫), the Immortal Poet of Haian Japan. Bonus: We’re Diving into Nintendo’s First Game!

Jun 25, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in 100 days of translation, 百人一首, game development, game Ideas, game studies, gaming, Hyakunin Isshu, Hyakunin Isshu (百人一首), japan, japanese literature, japanese poetry, japanese video games, japanese videogames, localization, nintendo, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, translation, writing

Explore the beauty of classical poetry with our translation challenge and dive into the captivating history of Nintendo’s hanafuda cards. Discover the artistry and cultural significance of both ancient verses and modern gaming
“Cross-Cultural Mystery: Exploring the Literary Worlds of Edgar Allan Poe and Edogawa Ranpo.” New Course Launching Summer 2023

Mar 23, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in class, teaching, writing

As a comparative and media scholar, I celebrate the cultural exchange between two of the most prominent writers in the mystery genre, Edgar Allan Poe and Edogawa Ranpo. While Poe’s works have had a significant impact on Western literature, Ranpo’s writings have contributed greatly to the development of Japanese mystery fiction. This article explores the…