The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"
The Nightless City is a history of the Yoshiwara, the licensed pleasure quarter of Tokyo, by J. E. De Becker, an English writer who lived for many years in Japan. Drawing on Japanese sources, he describes the quarter's founding and history, its gate, embankment and willow tree, the official regulations, the tea-houses that introduced customers, the classes of brothels and courtesans, the child attendants and female managers, the geisha and male entertainers, the procurers, and the elaborate dress and coiffures of the courtesans. De Becker writes as a documentary observer, with considerable detail on the economics and rules of the trade. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku" by J. E. De Becker can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku" in the public domain?
Yes. The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku" by J. E. De Becker is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"?
About 7 h 20 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"?
The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku" by J. E. De Becker is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
