The Kama Sutra (100 Copy Collector's Edition)

The Kama Sutra (100 Copy Collector's Edition)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Hindu text written by Vatsyayana. It is widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behaviour in Sanskrit literature. A portion of the work consists of practical advice on sexual intercourse. "Kama" which is one of the four goals of Hindu life, means desire including sexual desire the latter being the subject of the textbook, and "sutra" literally means a thread or line that holds things together, and more metaphorically refers to a formula in the form of a manual.

Contrary to western popular perception, the Kama Sutra is not exclusively a sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life. Kama Sutra, in parts of the world, is presumed or depicted as a synonym for creative sexual positions. Much of the book is about the philosophy and theory of love, what triggers desire, what sustains it, and how and when it is good or bad.

This cloth-bound book includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket, and is limited to 100 copies.

Book information

ISBN: 9781772269116
Publisher: Engage Books
Imprint: Royal Classics
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 168
Weight: 404g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 13mm