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Exquisite journey into a geisha's hidden world.
"Memoirs of a Geisha" invites you into the private life of a culture wrapped in mystery and allure. It's a unique chance to peer behind the curtain of a geisha's existence through the compelling narrative of Sayuri’s life. The intricate details and emotional depth Arthur Golden infuses into this novel will transport you to another time and place, offering a moving story steeped in cultural history. If you're intrigued by resilience and fascinated by the balance between artistry and survival, this book will resonate with you deeply.
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ISBN: 9781400096893
Authors:
Arthur Golden
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date of Publication: 2005-11-22
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 1988499 readers)
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A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant novel presents with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. In "Memoirs of a Geisha," we enter a world where appearances are paramount; where a girl's virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder; where women are trained to beguile the most powerful men; and where love is scorned as illusion. It is a unique and triumphant work of fiction - at once romantic, erotic, suspenseful - and completely unforgettable.
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Exquisite journey into a geisha's hidden world.
"Memoirs of a Geisha" invites you into the private life of a culture wrapped in mystery and allure. It's a unique chance to peer behind the curtain of a geisha's existence through the compelling narrative of Sayuri’s life. The intricate details and emotional depth Arthur Golden infuses into this novel will transport you to another time and place, offering a moving story steeped in cultural history. If you're intrigued by resilience and fascinated by the balance between artistry and survival, this book will resonate with you deeply.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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