Young Chiyo is sold by her father to an okiya (geisha house) in Gion, Kyoto.
She endures harsh treatment from the head geisha, Hatsumomo, and struggles with the loss of her sister, Satsu. Memoirs of a Geisha
The contrast between the exquisite artistry of the geisha world and the brutal internal rivalries and systemic exploitation. Young Chiyo is sold by her father to
This report provides a summary and critical analysis of Arthur Golden's historical fiction novel, Memoirs of a Geisha , along with its cultural context and controversies. Title: Memoirs of a Geisha Author: Arthur Golden Publication Date: 1997 Genre: Historical Fiction Setting: Pre- and post-World War II Japan (Kyoto) Memoirs of a Geisha