Geisha : The Secret History of a Vanishing World

Name: Geisha : The Secret History of a Vanishing World
Brand: Headline Book Publishing
SKU: ByrdShop_0747264260
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paperback – January 1, 2001

by Lesley Downer

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ISBN-13: 9780747264262 ISBN-10: 0747264260

Publisher

Headline Book Publishing

Binding

paperback

Published

January 1, 2001

Weight

0.7 lbs

Dimensions

19.50×2.80×12.80 cm

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Geisha : The Secret History of a Vanishing World by Lesley Downer. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780747264262.

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 Goldens "Memoirs of a Geisha". The reality of the geishas 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.