The Kama Sutra of Vatsayana: The Classic Hindu Treatise on Love and Social Conduct

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Vatsayana Santha Rama Rau

The Kama Sutra of Vatsayana

The Classic Hindu Treatise on Love and Social Conduct

Vatsayana, Santha Rama Rau, John W. Spellman , Richard Francis Burton

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Sanskrit

Arkana
09 August 1991

Literary essays; History; Philosophy; Gender studies, gender groups; Sexual behaviour; Sex & sexuality, sex manuals

Series: Compass

The 1964 publication of Sir Richard Burton's translation marked the first wide appearance in English of the Kama Sutra and was celebrated as a literary event of highest importance. As vital to an understanding of ancient Indian civilization as the works of Plato and Aristotle are to the West, the Kama Sutra has endured for 1,700 years as an indisputable classic of world literature. Written with frankness and unassuming candor, the Kama Sutra remains one of the most readable and enjoyable of all the classics of antiquity. A work of philosophy, psychology, sociology, Hindu dogma, scientific inquiry, and sexology, the Kama Sutra's importance is so great that it has at the same time both affected Indian civilization and remained an indispensable key to understanding it.

By: Vatsayana
Foreword by: Santha Rama Rau
Introduction by: John W. Spellman
Translated by: Richard Francis Burton
Imprint: Arkana
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 140th
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9780140193602
ISBN 10: 014019360X
Series: Compass
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 09 August 1991
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

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