Geisha: The Remarkable Truth Behind the Fiction: The Secret History of a Vanishing World

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.

Title - Geisha: The Remarkable Truth Behind the Fiction: The Secret History of a Vanishing World

Edition -

Author - Lesley Downer

ISBN 13 - 9780747264262

Imprint - Headline Book Publishing

Publisher - Headline Publishing Group

Date Published - 14/06/2001

Prize -

No. of pages - 448

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 128 x 195 x 28mm

Weight - 330 g

Languages - English