The Kama Sutra Of Vatsyayana The Classic Burton Translation

Author: Vatsyayana; Richard F. Burton (Translator)

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ISBN : 9780486452371
Publisher : Dover Publications, Incorporated
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Weight (g) : 0.141
Publication date : 01 July 2006
Dimensions : 1.1 Centimeters X 13.5 Centimeters X 21.1 Centimeters
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Author : Vatsyayana; Richard F. Burton (Translator)
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Kama means desire, love, and lust; sutra means teachings and "verses." The Kama Sutra, then, is the book of love, teaching the best methods of cultivating sensual pleasure, sexual desire, and loving union. A classic of world literature for 1,700 years, this is the most explicit and fascinating book ever written for lovers.
This immortal work also serves as a window into Indian culture and mysticism. Its unique approach --combining meditations on politics and social customs with counsel on love and intimacy -- features frank, direct advice on bodily pleasures, from aphrodisiacs and kissing to orgasm-delaying techniques. This edition is the renowned translation by the great 19th-century explorer and writer Richard Burton. Its crisp style sets a new standard for Sanskrit translation, and its unblushing faithfulness to the original text sparked controversy in certain corners of the Victorian world. A wellspring of erotic knowledge, it remains an inspiration to readers of every era.