the art of making love : English translation of the ancient Indian classic
First Statement of Responsibility
translated by Sir Richard Burton & F.F. Arbuthonot; introduction by B. Chaitanya.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New Delhi
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Heritage Publishers
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2007
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xliii, 184 pages, viii pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 18 cm
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Translated from Sanskrit.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
pt. 1. Society and social concepts --; pt. 2. On sexual union --; pt. 3. About the acquisition of a wife --; pt. 4. About a wife --; pt. 5. About the wives of other men --; pt. 6. About courtesans --; pt. 7. On the means of attracting others to yourself.
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Kāmasūtra.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Sex custom.
Sexual ethics.
Sexual intercourse.
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
translated by Sir Richard Burton & F.F. Arbuthonot; introduction by B. Chaitanya.