Kama sutra : a guide to the art of pleasure
Vātsyāyana2012
Book
Offers a modern translation of the account of human desire, instructing readers on sexual union, erogenous zones, proper courtship techniques, and dealing with courtesans.
Main title:
Kama sutra : a guide to the art of pleasure / Vatsyayana ; a new translation by A. N. D. Haksar.
Edition:
Penguin classics deluxe ed.
Imprint:
New York : Penguin Books, 2012.
Collation:
xxix, 209 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Partial contents: Machine generated contents note: BOOK ONE GENERAL -- ch. One Summary of the Work -- Salutations (1-4) -- History (5-14) -- Contents (15-24) -- ch. Two Achieving the Three Ends -- The Suitable Age (1-6) -- Dharma (7-8) -- Artha (9-10) -- Kama (11-13) -- Comparing the Three Ends (14-20) -- Questions and Answers (21-40) -- ch. Three The Arts Outlined -- Their Study (1-2) -- Learning and Women (3-12) -- The Training of Girls (13-14) -- The Sixty-four Arts (15-16) -- The Benefits of Learning (17-22) -- ch. Four The Gentleman's Life -- His Abode (1-4) -- His Daily Routine (5-13) -- His Diversions (14) -- Festivals (15-18) -- Soirees (19-21) -- Drinking Parties (22-23) -- Picnics (24-26) -- Games (27-30) -- His Aides (31-35) -- The Rural Gentleman (36) -- Some Dos and Don'ts (37-39) -- ch. Five The Work of Helpers and Messengers -- Rules for Sex (1-2) -- Permissible Women and Adultery (3-27) -- The Lovers (28) -- Forbidden Women (29-31) -- Helpers (32-34) -- Messengers (35-37) --
ISBN:
97801431065930143106597
Dewey class:
613.96
LC class:
HQ470.S3
Language:
EnglishSanskrit
Added title:
Related title:
The Kama Sutra [ebook]
BRN:
101408
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Health | HEALTH 613.96 VATS | Available |