{"product_id":"kama-sutra-9780140455588","title":"Kama Sutra","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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, \u003ci\u003eKama Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis modern translation of \u003ci\u003eKama Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine new translation ... arch, comical and amazing -- Hanif Kureishi\u003cbr\u003eClean, intelligent ... this translation shows that it is still of great value -- Jeanette Winterson","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083362115927,"sku":"9780140455588","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/kama-sutra-9780140455588","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}