Koka Shastra Being the Ratirahasya Of - Hardcover

Beazley, Mitchell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1857324404 ISBN 13: 9781857324402

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 1997

Synopsis

The illustrated KOKA AHASTRA
Erotic Indian writings, based on the Kama Sutra

The Koka Shastra and its associated writings are to medieval Indian literature what the Kama Sutra was to ancient literature - a comprehensive set of instructions and advice on lovemaking techniques and the kaleidoscopic nature of human sexuality.

In this collection of Indian erotica, the complete texts of the Koka Shastra and Ratimanjari are presented, with extensive quotations from the Ananga Ranga, Panchasaiyaka, and other significant writings on love.

These texts are unique, both culturally and in their content. Indian erotic a provide an important source for the scholar, critic and psychologist; they are of equal interest to the general reader for the insight they give into a society which accepted sexuality as a positive good and its elaboration as part of the good life.

Sumptuously illustrated throughout with a superb collection of paintings covering centuries of Indian erotic art, this is a unique celebration of some of the best of Indian erotica.

These texts are based upon the original, classic erotic work. Here is a new translation of this unique collection by the world-renowned sexologist Dr. Alex Comfort, sumptuously detailed illustrations in full color.

WARNING:
The texts contained in this book are translations of medieval Indian erotic texts. The publisher and the translator would like to stress that in no way do they endorse or advocate the use of these texts for practical purpose or instruction and they cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any personal injury caused as a result of such use. No guarantee of any kind is given as to the safety or health of any practice described in the book and the texts should be read in the light of present understanding of health risks from sexually transmitted diseases.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1857324404
• ISBN 13: 9781857324402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128