Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
This novel is a historical fiction that provides a rich exploration of life in Japan before World War II, through the eyes of a young girl sold into the geisha lifestyle. The protagonist is trained in the arts of entertaining wealthy and powerful men, navigating a world of jealousy, love, and social politics. Her journey is one of resilience and survival as she strives to find personal happiness in a society that views her as a commodity.
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- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Geisha
- Memorias De Una Geisha
- Memorias de una geisha
- Мемуары гейши
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This book is on the following 11 lists:
- 7th on Waterstones' Top 25 Books of the Last 25 Years (2007) (Bookstandard (wayback machine))
- 13th on Top 100 Books, As Chosen By Canadians (The Gazette(Newspaper))
- 17th on Top 50 Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- 62nd on The Big Read (BBC)
- 68th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 222nd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 285th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 828th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Barnes and Noble)
- The Great American Read (PBS)