Key Ideas

1. The book is a work of historical fiction that offers insight into the life of a geisha in pre-World War II Japan. Geisha are highly trained artists in various traditional Japanese arts, including dance, singing, and playing instruments.

2. The protagonist of the story is a young girl named Chiyo who is sold into a geisha house in Kyoto at a young age. She goes through rigorous training and eventually becomes one of the most successful geishas in Kyoto under the name of Sayuri.

3. The story explores the complex hierarchy and politics within the geisha community, where older, established ge....
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