Geisha : The secret history of a vanishing world

Author

• Downer, Lesley

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: 2000

Language

English

ISBN

0747264260

Series

Subject(s)

• ENTERTAINERS-JAPAN
• GEISHAS-JAPAN

Notes

. . Index: p. 426-434

Abstract

Ever since Westerners arrived in Japan, we have been intrigued by geisha. This fascination has spawned a wealth of fictional creations from Madame Butterfly to Arthur Golden's "Memoirs of a Geisha". The reality of the geisha's existence has rarely been described. Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but literally "arts people". Their accomplishments might include singing, dancing or playing a musical instrument but, above all, they are masters of the art of conversation, soothing worries of highly paid businessmen who can afford their attentions. The real secret history of the geisha is explored here.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xi, 434 p.

Dimension

20 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

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