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Nathan Nicolau

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While most kids wanted to be an astronaut or a firefighter when they grow up, Nathan wanted to be a writer. Ever since a young age, he has been captivated by stories and how they shape us. He mainly writes fiction, poetry, essays, and non-fiction. His work can be found on multiple websites and magazines such as Unstamatic Magazine, Beyond Words Literary Magazine, and South Florida Poetry Journal. He is also the founder/editor-in-chief of New Note Poetry, an online poetry magazine. He lives in Charlotte, NC, with his wife, daughter, and two cats.

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Mishima—A Life in Four Chapters: An Essay in Four Paragraphs

While rewatching the film for the third time, my wife came in during one of my favorite scenes: a flashback sequence where Mishima reminisces on his troubled past as the voiceover reads from Mishima’s Sun and Steel before transitioning to a theatrical adaptation of The Temple of the Golden Pavillion.

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The Japanese Language: Learn the Fascinating History and Evolution of the Language Along With Many Useful Japanese Grammar Points

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