{"product_id":"9784805315439","title":"Geishas and the Floating World","description":"Author: Stephen Longstreet\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805315439\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 24 Mar 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Floating World and the system it supported was an extensive network of talented courtesans and entertainers, typified by the still fascinating, enigmatic Geisha. Stephen and Ethel Longstreet bring the reader on an in-depth tour of the original and most infamous red-light district in Japan-the Yoshiwara district of old Tokyo that underwent tremendous changes during the more than three centuries of its existence.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the erotic allure the district held, the Yoshiwara also fostered a rich culture and a much studied and revered artistic and literary tradition. This account is adorned with examples of fine woodblock prints and quotations from often bawdy, and always colourful, original sources that offer a gripping portrait of life within the pleasure zone.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen Mansfield's new introduction bridges time, examining gender realities and the Yoshiwara through contemporary eyes, highlighting often overlooked subtleties and the harsh realities associated with this glittering world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857126736030,"sku":"ADS-9784805315439","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805315439.jpg?v=1781481389","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805315439","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}