Nagai Kafu
Rivalry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231141192
- author:
- Nagai Kafu
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 1.3 centimetres (0.25
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rivalry: A Geisha's Tale by Kafū Nagai is a masterpiece of Japanese literature, first published in 1918. This English translation, by Stephen Snyder, offers the complete and uncensored text for the first time. In this sweeping tale, sexual politics and sisterly affection collide in a world where material transaction reigns supreme. Komayo, a former geisha, must navigate a complex web of relationships to escape poverty. Her encounters with three patrons - Yoshioka, Segawa, and the enigmatic "Sea Monster" - lead to a bitter rivalry that leaves her both thrilled and exhausted. As Komayo's career reaches new heights, she finds herself torn between ambition and genuine love. This rich and sensual portrait of the geisha profession is a compelling exploration of desire, power, and identity.
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