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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana: Classic Burton Translation
Barnes and Noble
The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana: Classic Burton Translation
Current price: $13.94
Barnes and Noble
The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana: Classic Burton Translation
Current price: $13.94
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means desire, love, and lust;
means teachings and "verses." The
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.