Copyright 2010 Cynthia Gralla
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Gralla, Cynthia.
The demimonde in Japanese literature : sexuality and the literary Karyûkai / Cynthia Gralla.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60497-728-8 (alk. paper)
1. Japanese literature—20th century—History and criticism. 2. Sex in literature. 3. Geishas—Japan—History—20th century. 4. Personal space in literature. I. Title. PL721.S5G73 2010
895.6'093538—dc22
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Gralla, Cynthia.
The demimonde in Japanese literature : sexuality and the literary Karyûkai / Cynthia Gralla.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60497-728-8 (alk. paper)
1. Japanese literature—20th century—History and criticism. 2. Sex in literature. 3. Geishas—Japan—History—20th century. 4. Personal space in literature. I. Title. PL721.S5G73 2010
895.6'093538—dc22
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