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.
Sobre o autor(a)
Vâtsyâyana
Enigmático autor de quem pouco se sabe, além de que foi um filósofo indiano de tradição Carvaka e Lokyata, que viveu entre os séculos IV e VI antes de Cristo. |
| ISBN | 9780486452371 |
| Autor(a) | Vâtsyâyana |
| Editora | Dover Publications |
| Ano de edição | 2006 |
| Páginas | 176 |
| Acabamento | Brochura |