Kama Sutra

A gorgeous deluxe edition of the world's most celebrated guide  to life, love, relationships and pleasure



Little is known about Vatsyayana, who is reputed to have composed  the Kama Sutra "while observing a celibate's life in full  meditation." In Sanskrit the word "kama" means desire, especially for  sensual pleasure, and its proper pursuit was considered an essential  part of a young, urbane gentleman's well-rounded education.



Untold numbers of readers are curious about the Kama Sutra but put off by its clichéd image as an erotic Oriental curiosity. This  elegant edition offers a compelling modern translation of a classic  Indian masterpiece-and a wry and entertaining account of human desire  and foibles.



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