Memoirs of a Geisha

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According to Arthur Golden's absorbing first novel, the word "geisha" does not mean "prostitute," as Westerners ignorantly assume--it means "artisan" or "artist." To capture the geisha experience in the art of fiction, Golden trained as long and hard as any geisha who must master the arts of music, dance, clever conversation, crafty battle with rival beauties, and cunning seduction of wealthy patrons. After earning degrees in Japanese art and history from Harvard and Columbia--and an M.A. in Eng

Book Details

ISBN13 9780679781585
ISBN10 0679781587
Pages 448
Language EN
Import Source Skoob
Created At October 17, 2025
Updated At October 18, 2025

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