Literary Fiction
In 1912 Shanghai, an aging courtesan shares sensual advice and anecdotes with a young virgin on thriving in the competitive world of courtesans while avoiding pitfalls like false love and.
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In 1912 Shanghai, an aging courtesan shares sensual advice and anecdotes with a young virgin on thriving in the competitive world of courtesans while avoiding pitfalls like false love and.
Details
- Release date
- 2011
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Byliner, Incorporated
- ISBN
- 9781614520191
- Type
- Fiction
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Central focus on explicit sexual advice, acts, and intrigue in courtesan life, described with euphemisms but in detail throughout. Implied sexual coercion in competitive patronage and virginity auction contexts.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No profanity present.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores social dynamics of women's roles and class in historical Shanghai courtesan culture.
Self-harm / suicide
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Discusses avoiding suicide as a risk in courtesan life, with advisory themes.
Abuse & suffering
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Depicts emotional manipulation, systemic exploitation, and hardships in courtesan profession. Implied sexual coercion in competitive patronage and virginity auction contexts.
Other
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