Arthur Golden
Born in 1956
Historical Fiction
Arthur Sulzberger Golden is an American author best known for his 1997 novel Memoirs of a Geisha.
The book became an international bestseller and was later adapted into a film.
Golden spent significant time researching Japanese culture and interviewing geisha to create an authentic portrayal.
However, his work faced controversy when Mineko Iwasaki, a former geisha who had been a primary source for Golden, sued him for breach of contract and defamation.
The lawsuit was settled out of court.
Despite the controversy, Golden's novel remains widely read and has introduced many Western readers to aspects of Japanese culture and geisha traditions.
