Yoshiwara The Glittering World of the Japanese Courtesan
| Writer: | Cecilia Segawa Seigle |
| Size: | 1.2 MB |
| Pages: | 356 |
| Language: | English |
| Genre: | -- |
| Format: | |
| Price: | Free |
| Publish Date: | March 1993 |
investigates the lifestyle in Japan's pleasure houses throughout the Edo period, which lasted from the early 1600s to 1868, drawing on both historical and literary materials. Topics covered include the history, unlicensed rivals, entry fees, how courtesans are treated, customs and procedure, Yoshiwara arts, and the cost of a visit.
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