Sir Richard F. Burton's translation of The Kama Sutra remains one of the best English interpretations of this early Indian treatise on politics, social customs, love, and intimacy. Its crisp style set a new standard for Sanskrit translation.
The Kama Sutra stands uniquely as a work of psychology, sociology, Hindu dogma, and sexology. It has been a celebrated classic of Indian literature for 1,700 years and a window for the West into the culture and mysticism of the East.
This Modern Library Paperback Classic reprints the authoritative text of Sir Richard F. Burton's 1883 translation.
Introduction by:
Margot Anand Translated by:
Richard Burton Imprint: Modern Library Country of Publication: United States Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 202mm,
Width: 132mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 206g ISBN:9780375759246 ISBN 10: 0375759247 Series:Modern Library Classics Pages: 240 Publication Date:01 July 2002 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana
[The Kama Sutra is] tender, sage, and domestic. -Fawn M. Brodie
