Memoirs of a Geisha
1997 novel by Arthur Golden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the book. For the film, see Memoirs of a Geisha (film).
Memoirs of a Geisha is a historical fiction novel by American author Arthur Golden, published in 1997. The novel, told in first person perspective, tells the story of Nitta Sayuri and the many trials she faces on the path to becoming and working as a geisha in Kyoto, Japan, before, during and after World War II.
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Author | Arthur Golden |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Historical fiction novel |
Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Publication date | September 27, 1997 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 448 pp |
ISBN | 0-375-40011-7 |
OCLC | 37689141 |
813/.54 21 | |
LC Class | PS3557.O35926 M45 1997 |
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In 2005, a film adaptation was released, directed by Rob Marshall and starring Zhang Ziyi in the lead role.