The counterculture of the Edo period produced works whose subject matter depicted which of the following?

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The counterculture of the Edo period (1603-1868) is commonly known as ukiyo, which translates to "floating world." This culture was centered around the Yoshiwara, the licensed red-light district in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) and literature from this period often depicted the lives of courtesans, actors, and other denizens of the pleasure quarter. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Yoshiwara brothels.

The Counterculture of the Edo Period Produced Works Whose Subject