The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

Introduction by Margot Anand
Translated by Richard Burton

Introduction by Margot Anand
Translated by Richard Burton

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    About The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

    Sir Richard F. Burton’s translation of The Kama Sutra remains one of the best English interpretations of this early Indian treatise on politics, social customs, love, and intimacy. Its crisp style set a new standard for Sanskrit translation.

    The Kama Sutra stands uniquely as a work of psychology, sociology, Hindu dogma, and sexology. It has been a celebrated classic of Indian literature for 1,700 years and a window for the West into the culture and mysticism of the East.

    This Modern Library Paperback Classic reprints the authoritative text of Sir Richard F. Burton’s 1883 translation.

    About The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

    Sir Richard F. Burton’s translation of The Kama Sutra remains one of the best English interpretations of this early Indian treatise on politics, social customs, love, and intimacy. Its crisp style set a new standard for Sanskrit translation.

    The Kama Sutra stands uniquely as a work of psychology, sociology, Hindu dogma, and sexology. It has been a celebrated classic of Indian literature for 1,700 years and a window for the West into the culture and mysticism of the East.

    This Modern Library Paperback Classic reprints the authoritative text of Sir Richard F. Burton’s 1883 translation.

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    “[The Kama Sutra is] tender, sage, and domestic.” —Fawn M. Brodie

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    Published by Modern Library
    May 14, 2002 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780375759246

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