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Geisha, A Life'No Woman In The Threehundredyear History Of The Karyukai Has Ever Come Forward In Public To Tell Her Story. We Have Been Constrained By Unwritten Rules Not To Do So, By The Robes Of Tradition And By The Sanctity Of Our Exclusive Calling...But I Feel It Is Time To Speak Out.'Celebrated As The Most Successful Geisha Of Her Generation, Mineko Iwasaki Was Only Five Years Old When She Left Her Parents' Home For The World Of The Geisha. For The Next Twentyfive Years, She Would Live A Life Filled With Extraordinary Professional Demands And Rich Rewards. She Would Learn The Formal Customs And Language Of The Geisha, And Study The Ancient Arts Of Japanese Dance And Music. She Would Enchant Kings And Princes, Captains Of Industry, And Titans Of The Entertainment World, Some Of Whom Would Become Her Dearest Friends. Through Great Pride And Determination, She Would Be Hailed As One Of The Most Prized Geishas In Japan'S History, And One Of The Last Great Practitioners Of This Now Fading Art Form.In Geisha, A Life, Mineko Iwasaki Tells Her Story, From Her Warm Early Childhood, To Her Intense Yet Privileged Upbringing In The Iwasaki Okiya (Household), To Her Years As A Renowned Geisha, And Finally, To Her Decision At The Age Of Twentynine To Retire And Marry, A Move That Would Mirror The Demise Of Geisha Culture. Mineko Brings To Life The Beauty And Wonder Of Gion Kobu, A Place That 'Existed In A World Apart, A Special Realm Whose Mission And Identity Depended On Preserving The Timehonored Traditions Of The Past.' She Illustrates How It Coexisted Within Postworld War Ii Japan At A Time When The Country Was Undergoing Its Radical Transformation From A Postfeudal Society To A Modern One.'There Is Much Mystery And Misunderstanding About What It Means To Be A Geisha. I Hope This Story Will Help Explain What It Is Really Like And Also Serve As A Record Of This Unique Component Of Japan'S Cultural History,' Writes Mineko Iwasaki. Geisha, A Life Is The First Of Its Kind, As It Delicately Unfolds The Fabric Of A Geisha'S Development. Told With Great Wisdom And Sensitivity, It Is A True Story Of Beauty And Heroism, And Of A Time And Culture Rarely Revealed To The Western World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Geisha: A Life'? A: 'Geisha: A Life' explores the life story of Mineko Iwasaki, the most successful geisha of her generation, detailing her experiences from childhood to her career as a geisha and her eventual retirement. It provides insight into the traditions and challenges of geisha culture in Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Geisha: A Life'? A: The author of 'Geisha: A Life' is Mineko Iwasaki, a renowned geisha who shares her personal journey and the intricacies of geisha culture.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Geisha: A Life' is available in a hardcover binding, making it a durable option for readers.
- Q: When was 'Geisha: A Life' published? A: 'Geisha: A Life' was published on October 1, 2002.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Geisha: A Life'? A: The book 'Geisha: A Life' contains 304 pages.
- Q: Is 'Geisha: A Life' suitable for all audiences? A: 'Geisha: A Life' is suitable for readers interested in Japanese culture, history, and personal memoirs, but may contain themes that are more appropriate for mature audiences.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Geisha: A Life'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the life and traditions of geisha, the personal experiences of Mineko Iwasaki, and the cultural context of Japan during her time as a geisha.
- Q: Does 'Geisha: A Life' include illustrations or photographs? A: 'Geisha: A Life' does not prominently feature illustrations or photographs, focusing instead on the narrative and personal stories of the author.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'Geisha: A Life' is a standalone memoir and not part of a series.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Geisha: A Life'? A: 'Geisha: A Life' is published as a First Edition.