Geisha
Geisha
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Summary
Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but literally "arts people". Their accomplishments include singing, dancing or playing a musical instrument and they are masters of the art of conversation. The real secret history of the geisha is explored here.
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Geisha by Lesley Downer
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 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.
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780747264262 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747264260 |
| Title | Geisha |
| Author | Lesley Downer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2001-06-14 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |