Memoirs of a Geisha

by Arthur Golden · first published 1997

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 Gion, Japan, before, during and after World War II. In 2005, a film adaptation was released, directed by Rob Marshall and starring Zhang Ziyi in the lead role.

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Genre:

Historical fiction

Original language:

American English

Reader rating:

★ 4.0 / 5 (93 on Open Library)

Year page:

1997