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Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Name: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0679781587
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Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

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A Sweeping Japanese Historical Epic of Kyoto Geisha, Tradition, and World War II Transformation

In 1929, nine-year-old Chiyo Sakamoto and her sister are sold by their impoverished father from a coastal fishing village to Kyoto. Separated from her family, Chiyo is placed in a Gion geisha house (okiya), where she faces cruelty and sabotage from Hatsumomo, the district's reigning geisha. Taken under the mentorship of Mameha, Kyoto's most respected geisha, Chiyo is renamed Sayuri and trained in the traditional arts of dance, shamisen, and tea ceremony.

Navigating financial rivalries and high-society patrons, Sayuri secretly retains her devotion to "the Chairman," a compassionate businessman who showed her kindness during her childhood. As World War II forces the closure of the entertainment district, Sayuri must adapt to wartime labor before striving to rebuild her life in post-war Japan.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Arthur Golden delivers an internationally acclaimed historical novel rich in authentic Japanese cultural detail and emotional resonance. Ideal for readers who enjoy Amy Tan, Lisa See, and sweeping multi-generational sagas.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Vintage

Pages: 434

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1999

ISBN: 9780679781585

Condition Note:

The front cover shows minor chipping and creasing consistent with normal wear and age. The back cover has more significant wear, including a deep crease across the top left corner and additional creasing near the spine. While the spine remains square and firm, there is a visible wave along the edges of the back pages. A solid, readable copy with some cosmetic shelf wear.

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