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Richard Burton Vatsyayana

The Kama Sutra

Deluxe Slipcase Edition

Richard Burton,  Vatsyayana,  John Baldock

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English
Arcturus Editions
01 April 2018
Anthologies (non-poetry); Encyclopaedias & reference works; Oriental & Indian philosophy; Philosophy of mind; Psychology; Health & Self-Help
Series: Arcturus Silkbound Classics
A luxurious silkbound, gold-embossed edition of The Karma Sutra with full-color illustrations, presented in a decorative slipcase.

The Kama Sutra is the world-famous text on lovemaking and fulfilment in matters of the heart. Originally compiled in the 3rd century AD by Vatsyayana, a celibate monk, it is a window on the social practices and sexual habits of an ancient world. In the 19th century it gained a new lease of life when translated into English by noted linguist Sir Richard Burton, who was determined to bring its perceptive ideas to a Western audience.

The Kama Sutra would have presented a refreshing if shocking alternative to the stodgy marriage advice manuals of the Victorian age. Its basic tenet - that in order for marriages to be happy the participants should be well-versed in the arts of pleasure, both carnal and of the mind - still holds true. And, in spite of a risqu� reputation, it is an illuminating, candid, common-sense guide to living a satisfying life.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.
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Imprint:   Arcturus Editions
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 157mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   771g
ISBN:   9781788285490
ISBN 10:   1788285492
Series:   Arcturus Silkbound Classics
Pages:   160
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Little is known about the life of Vatsyayana, but various authorities suggest that he lived in the third century CE. He is believed to have been a devout man who led the life of a religious student of Hinduism. The translation presented in this edition is by Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890), the British diplomat, explorer and orientalist who discovered the text in the 19th century and made it available in the West.

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