Memoirs Of A Geisha

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Memoirs of a Geisha is a novel by Arthur Golden, published in 1997. The novel, told in first-person view, tells the story of a geisha working in Kyoto, Japan, before World War II. It is 1930 in Japan. Before her mother dies, the main character, Sakamoto Chiyo, and her older sister, Sakamoto Satsu, are taken to Gion by Mr. Tanaka. Satsu is sold to a "house of pleasure" as a prostitute, while Chiyo is sold to an okiya, a house for geisha. Chiyo meets Mrs. Nitta, or "Mother," the mistress of the okiya. With her unusual gray eyes, Chiyo is to train to become geisha, but is constantly antagonized by Hatsumomo, the resident (and only) geisha of the Nitta okiya. The arrogant Hatsumomo recognises Chiyo's potential and is upset at any hint of competition. Due to Hatsumomo's machinations, Chiyo is reduced to becoming a maid in the okiya. She befriends another girl named Pumpkin. An encounter with the wealthy and benevolent Chairman changes her luck. They meet when Chiyo is seen looking sad,...This information was automatically generated from Freebase article Memoirs Of A Geisha. You should replace/update it...