Memoirs Of A Geisha: The Literary Sensation and Runaway Bestseller

Book Details

• Author: Arthur Golden

• Publisher: Vintage

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780099282853

• Pages: 512

• Cover: Paperback

• Release Date: 03-02-2000

• Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches

About the Book

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden is a captivating and evocative historical novel that immerses readers into the intricate and fascinating world of a geisha in 20th-century Japan. The book follows the life of Chiyo, a young girl from a poor fishing village who is sold into the life of a geisha. Through trials, triumphs, and the unfolding of love, desire, and betrayal, Chiyo transforms into the legendary and highly sought-after geisha, Sayuri.

This intimate and seductive epic spans decades, detailing her internal struggles, the cultural pressures she faces, and the complex relationships she develops with the men in her life. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Japan, Golden’s novel explores themes of beauty, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness in a world dominated by tradition and secrecy.

Through rich storytelling and vivid imagery, Memoirs of a Geisha offers a poignant look at a woman’s journey in a society where art, love, and power collide in unexpected ways.

About the Author

Arthur Golden is an American author best known for his novel Memoirs of a Geisha, which became a global bestseller and was later adapted into a major motion picture. Drawing from meticulous research and interviews with a former geisha, Golden’s novel gained widespread acclaim for its detailed portrayal of Japanese culture, as well as its exploration of themes of identity and transformation.