Set against the backdrop of pre- and postwar Japan, Arthur Golden's "Memoirs of a Geisha" transports readers into the enigmatic, rigorous world of Japanese geisha. Through the first-person account of Sayuri, a young girl sold into a Kyoto geisha house, the novel blends historical detail with a deeply personal journey, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and transformation. This narrative not only illuminates the intricate customs and expectations of geisha culture but also dissects the personal costs and triumphs embedded within a society marked by tradition and change.

• Identity is both shaped and constrained by...
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