The development of the geisha and their present status as symbols ...

David Thayer

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The development of the geisha and their present status as symbols ...

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• Arts

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• Publié par: iwudawap
• Nombre de lectures: 93
• Langue: English

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  Boston University Academy      The development of thegeishaand their present status as symbols of Japanese culture, tradition, and femininity     By David Sumner Thayer 08   Advisors: Professor Merry White, Anthropology, Boston University & Dr. Richard Horn, History, Boston University Academy   April 2008

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Table of Contents 

Introduction ........................................................................................ 4 Imperial Ladies-in-Waiting .............................................................. 8

Tay大夫....................................................................................... 11

Geisha 芸者.................................................................................... 19 Conclusion ........................................................................................ 35 Works Cited ...................................................................................... 37

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