Memoirs of a Geisha

Dive into the enchanting world of 'Memoirs of a Geisha', a modern classic that captures the gripping and intricate story of Sayuri, a young girl sold into the elusive geisha lifestyle in Kyoto. This astonishing tale weaves through Japan's turbulent history, offering readers an intimate glimpse into a world filled with beauty, pain, and the pursuit of love. With over 500 pages of beautifully crafted prose, this B-format paperback is more than just a novel; it's an unforgettable exploration of identity, culture, and resilience. Experience the detailed journey of learning the traditional arts of the geisha—dancing, singing, and the delicate craft of kimono wearing. With its roots in the stark reality of a small fishing village in the 1920s, 'Memoirs of a Geisha' perfectly evokes a bygone era through its rich narrative and vivid imagery. Ideal for fans of historical fiction, literary aficionados, and those fascinated by Japanese culture, this book is a treasure trove of themes like empowerment, heartbreak, and the pursuit of dreams. This edition, published in 1998 by Random House UK (ISBN: 9780099771517), features remarkable storytelling that resonates across generations. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping, making this ethical purchase an even sweeter deal! Note: combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099771517
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1998
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 512


Description:
A seductive and evocative epic on an intimate scale, that tells the extraordinary story of a geisha girl. Summoning up more than twenty years of Japan's most dramatic history, it uncovers a hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degradation. From a small fishing village in 1929, the tale moves to the glamorous and decadent heart of Kyoto in the 1930s, where a young peasant girl is sold as servant and apprentice to a renowned geisha house. She tells her story many years later from the Waldorf Astoria in New York; it exquisitely evokes another culture, a different time and the details of an extraordinary way of life. It conjures up the perfection and the ugliness of life behind rice-paper screens, where young girls learn the arts of geisha - dancing and singing, how to wind the kimono, how to walk and pour tea, and how to beguile the most powerful men.

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