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The novel, told in first person perspective, tells the story of a fictional geisha working in kyoto, japan, before, during and after world war ii and ends with her being relocated to new york city. A new york times notable bookone of the best books of the year. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. The book covers her whole life, from her childhood life in yoroido up to the end of her life in new york. Scroll below to learn more and see how you can submit your book to leigh feldman for representation. The 50 best memoirs of the past 50 years the new york times. Memoirs of a geisha muse vents spleen at author the japan times. Leigh feldman literary agent is a book agent with the leigh feldman literary with offices in new york city. Memoirs of a geisha, isbn arthur golden why is memoirs of a geisha rated the rating is for mature subject matter and some sexual contentlatest news about memoirs of a geisha, starring michelle yeoh and directed by. Memoirs of a geisha by arthur golden book cover, description, publication. Memoirs of a geisha is a book of nuances and vivid metaphor, of memorable characters rendered with humor and pathos.
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