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It was first translated into english in 1883 by the famous explorer, sir richard francis burton. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. Popular, abridged versions of the kamasutra in hindi and other indian languages have also often used. Free ebook and pdf of the kama sutra of vatsyayana by richard francis burton. The kama sutra of vatsyayana by sir richard francis burton. Read kama sutra by richard francis burton for free with a 30 day free trial. Burton s enthusiasm for foreign tongues led to him learning dozens of languages, and he was a respected translator. Certainly, to some extend such an opinion is quite truly, because one of the chapters indeed is dedicated to the latter topic. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
Burtons translation of the kama sutra remains one of the best english interpretations of this early indian treatise on politics. Written by vatsyayana, richard francis burton translator, audiobook narrated by kevin pariseau. Buy the essential kama sutra second reprint by richard burton, sophie anderton, lynn paula russell isbn. The book kamasutra translated by sir richard francis burton is filled with stuff lifted from a sex manual written by kalyana malla in the 15th or 16th century for lad khan, son of ahmed khan lodi. The kama sutra, then, is the book of love, teaching the best methods of cultivating sensual pleasure, sexual desire, and loving union.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kama sutra. Shocking love making techniques mentioned in kamasutra by author maharishi vatsyayana. The vatsayayana kama sutra the classic translation of 1883 by sir richard burton contents translators notes preface introduction. Written in india 100ad 600ad, the kama sutra is ultimately about wisdom and our creative cultivation as a complete individual with. The kama sutra by richard francis burton 1821 1890 full free audiobook subscribe for more audiobooks all audiobooks. Kama sutra by richard francis burton book read online. Arbuthnot takes you through the world of kama sutra through beautiful erotic paper popups. How richard burton learnt about the kamasutra as burton was a man of quite free views on sexuality, he was also interested in features of sex culture of the indian population. Sacred texts sacred sexuality index previous next buy this book at. The kama sutra of vatsyayana translated from the sanscrit in seven parts with preface, introduction and concluding remarks author. From aphrodisiacs to special touches, from orgasmdelaying techniques to the endless varieties of kisses, the kama sutra is a wellspring of erotic knowledge and inspiration.
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