Tag: translation

“Soulbound Symphony: Excerpts from the Bohemian Chronicles.” Stories, Poems, and Confessions of Alexander Bacchus

Jul 9, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in Confession, creativewriting, fairytale, fiction, flash fiction, Flash Poem, Flash Poetry, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, memoir, Poem, poet, Poetry, romance, romani, Shakespeare, Story time, storytelling, stream-of-consciousness, the writers life, writing

Step into a bohemian monastery in Romania, where destiny led me to uncover the Bacchus Collection—a treasury of poems, essays, and diary entries that immortalize the love of Alexander Bacchus and Shea. Join me as their translator, as we traverse the realms of love, artistry, and the timeless connection between these enigmatic souls. #TranslatorTales #TimelessRomance…
Day 10 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Wandering, Blind, Waka Mastermind, it’s Semimaru 蝉丸

Jul 4, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in writing

Explore the captivating poetry of Semimaru in our Japanese Poetry Translation Challenge. Dive into the profound themes of longing, separation, and human emotions as we unravel the beauty of his verses. Join us on this cultural journey and discover the timeless power of Japanese literature. #Semimaru #JapanesePoetry #TranslationChallenge #CulturalExploration
Day 6 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu – Middle Counselor Yakamochi (中納言家持)

Jun 26, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in writing

This project of translating the Hyakunin Isshu is a labor of love, and I am incredibly grateful for your support and enthusiasm along the way. Your engagement and encouragement fuels my passion to bring these timeless poems to life and share them with a wider audience.
SPRING READING: FROM STRANGE WORLDS TO LIFE BETWEEN WORDS

Jan 23, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in 2023 Reading List, Chinese literature, comparative literature, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, reading, Reading Women Challenge, sci fi, scicomm, science fiction, stream-of-consciousness, Syfi, writing

Be mindful of books in translation and Make time for reading this spring. The world will thank you. I would love to hear your recommendations!
Travels and Travails in Translation – Aesop’s Fables from Greek to Japanese to English

Feb 18, 2022

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Nicholas Andriani

in Academia, fable, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, history, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese mythology, loca, localization, Mythology, translation

Peacock and Crane クジャクがツルをバカにして、はねのいろをけなしました。「わたしはきんいろのはねで、こんなにきれいだけれど、　あなたときたらつばさのどこをみてもきれいないろがぜんぜんないわね」　するとツルは、「でもわたしは、そらのたかいところまでとんでいけるのよ。　あなたなんかニワトリとおなじで、じめん…
Emerging Translator Mentorship Program (deadline 11/30)

Nov 7, 2021

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Nicholas Andriani

in japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, language, translation, writing

The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) is offering an Emerging Translator Mentorship Program for 2022, the deadline for which is … Emerging Translator Mentorship Program (deadline 11/30)