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The word ''kama'' means the desire for sensual pleasure in Sanskrit, and was considered an essential part of the well-rounded education of a young, urbane gentleman. Treating pleasure as an art, Kama Sutra is a handbook covering every aspect of love and relationships. Its seven sections are devoted to the social life, courtship and marriage, extra-marital relations, the conduct of courtesans and prescriptions for enhancing attractiveness, as well as systematic, detailed instruction on sex.

This modern translation of Kama Sutra takes it away from the well-worn image of an erotic, Oriental curiosity. This clear, accurate translation conveys all the original flavour and feel of this elegant, intimate and hugely enjoyable work; a masterpiece of pithy description and a wry account of human desires and foibles.



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A fine new translation ... arch, comical and amazing -- Hanif Kureishi
Clean, intelligent ... this translation shows that it is still of great value -- Jeanette Winterson

Kama Sutra

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    A Paperback / softback by Narayana (Tr. Haskar, A. N. D.), A.N.D. Haksar

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Classics
      Published 2 February 2012
      ISBN-13 9780140455588
      978-0140455588
      ISBN-10 0140455582

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The word ''kama'' means the desire for sensual pleasure in Sanskrit, and was considered an essential part of the well-rounded education of a young, urbane gentleman. Treating pleasure as an art, Kama Sutra is a handbook covering every aspect of love and relationships. Its seven sections are devoted to the social life, courtship and marriage, extra-marital relations, the conduct of courtesans and prescriptions for enhancing attractiveness, as well as systematic, detailed instruction on sex.

      This modern translation of Kama Sutra takes it away from the well-worn image of an erotic, Oriental curiosity. This clear, accurate translation conveys all the original flavour and feel of this elegant, intimate and hugely enjoyable work; a masterpiece of pithy description and a wry account of human desires and foibles.



      Trade Review
      A fine new translation ... arch, comical and amazing -- Hanif Kureishi
      Clean, intelligent ... this translation shows that it is still of great value -- Jeanette Winterson

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