After surviving the hardships of WWII, Sayuri eventually reunites with the Chairman and moves to New York. Major Themes
The contrast between the exquisite artistry of the geisha world and the brutal internal rivalries and systemic exploitation. Memoirs of a Geisha
Young Chiyo is sold by her father to an okiya (geisha house) in Gion, Kyoto. After surviving the hardships of WWII, Sayuri eventually
She endures harsh treatment from the head geisha, Hatsumomo, and struggles with the loss of her sister, Satsu. After surviving the hardships of WWII
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)