Sexual Life in Ancient India: A Study in the Comparative History of Indian Culture [Hardcover]

Johann Jakob Meyer

ISBN 10: 936280946X / ISBN 13: 9789362809469

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2024

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• Title: Sexual Life in Ancient India: A Study in the Comparative History of Indian Culture [Hardcover]
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 936280946X
• ISBN 13: 9789362809469
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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About The Book: In this book "Sexual Life in Ancient India" provides a comprehensive exploration of love, romance, marriage, and the role of women in Indian society through mythological tales, cultural practices, and metaphysical perspectives. It delves into diverse themes such as the portrayal of love in epics, the significance of beauty, widowhood, and the power dynamics between genders. Through meticulous analysis, it offers insights into the complexities of ancient Indian culture and its views on relationships and gender roles. About The Author: Johann Jakob Meyer (1798–1826), a Swiss editor and journalist, distinguished himself as a philhellene, delving into Greek history and culture. His scholarly pursuits extended to the study of sexual activity in Ancient India. Despite a short life, Meyer left a lasting mark through his intellectual curiosity and diverse contributions to academia. The Title 'Sexual Life in Ancient India: A Study in the Comparative History of Indian Culture written/authored/edited by Johann Jakob Meyer', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362809469 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 608 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is English. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms