Geisha: The Secret History of a Vanishing World - Couverture rigide

Downer, Lesley

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0747271054 ISBN 13 : 9780747271055

Editeur : Headline Book Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

Book by Downer Lesley

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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, however, rarely been described. Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but, literally, 'arts people'. Their accomplishments might include singing or dancing but, above all, they are masters of the art of conversation, soothing the worries of the highly paid businessmen who can afford their attentions. The real secret history of the geisha is for the first time fully and brilliantly explored here by an award-winning writer.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Lesley Downer lived in Japan for more than ten years and speaks fluent Japanese. As well as contributing a weekly column to the SCOTSMAN, she writes features for the INDEPENDENT, the FINANCIAL TIMES and the SUNDAY TIMES.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Headline Book Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0747271054
• ISBN 13: 9780747271055
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384