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“If you have the heart of a human being and you become the parent of a human being, then even if it exhausts every bit of your energy, until that child can walk alone I want you to do your duty as a parent.”

Quote by Sayo Masuda

Work

Autobiography of a Geisha

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Author

Sayo Masuda

Sayo Masuda (born 1925) is a Japanese author known for her autobiographical work 'Geisha, A Life'. Born into poverty, she became a geisha in her youth and later turned to writing to document the realities of the geisha world. Her works reveal the hardships and complexities of the geisha profession, offering a valuable perspective on Japanese culture. Masuda's writing is candid and nuanced, highlighting women's struggles and resilience in traditional society. more

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