Penguin Classics Kama Sutra: A Guide To The Art Of Pleasure

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. 'modest, Caring For Each Other, When A Couple Thus Carry On, Their Mutual Love Will Never Fade' The Word 'kama' Means The Desire, Especially For Sensual Pleasure, In Sanskrit. Its Proper Pursuit Was Considered An Essential Part Of The Well-rounded Education Of A Young Patrician. Treating Enjoyment As An Art, Kama Sutra Is A Handbook Covering Every Aspect Of Love, Sex, The Social Life And Relationships, From Increasing Virility To Seducing A New Partner. It Also Gives A Fascinating Insight Into The Pampered World Of The Indian Elite Nearly Two Thousand Years Ago. This Acclaimed New Translation Takes The Kama Sutra Away From Its Familiar Image Of An Erotic Oriental Curiosity, And Reveals It As A Pithy And Wry Account Of Human Behaviour. A. N. D. Haksar's Introduction Discusses The Work's Origins, Authorship And Influence, And This Edition Also Contains Extensive Notes And A Bibliography. 'the Kama Sutra May Be An Ancient Sanskrit Text, But This Translation Still Shows That It Is Still Of Great Value . . . The New Version Uses A Clean, Intelligent And Intelligible Updated English' Jeanette Winterson 'a Fine New Translation . . . Arch, Comical And Amazing' Hanif Kureishi Translated And With An Introduction By A. N. D. Haksar 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 new edition of Kama Sutra casts it in a new light, taking 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. Treating pleasure as an art, "Kama Sutra" is a handbook covering various aspects of love and relationships. This title presents a modern translation of "Kama Sutra" that conveys 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. Treating pleasure as an art, 'Kama Sutra' covers 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