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Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but literally 'arts people'. Their accomplishments include singing, dancing or playing an instrument and they are masters of the art of conversation. The history of the geisha is explored here.
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Geisha: The Secret History of a Vanishing World, Lesley Downer
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- Released
- 2002
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lesley Downer
- Publisher
- Headline
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN10
- 0747271062
- ISBN13
- 9780747271062
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Culture and Society, Japan, Asia, Anthropology, Culture, Geisha
- First published
- 2000
- Original title
- Geisha
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but literally 'arts people'. Their accomplishments include singing, dancing or playing an instrument and they are masters of the art of conversation. The history of the geisha is explored here.