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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

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A book as immortal as the act itself.

The Kama Sutra is a frank and rapturous meditation on human bodies and the pleasures they can give each other. From aphrodisiacs to special touches, from orgasm-delaying techniques to the endless varieties of kisses, The Kama Sutra is a wellspring of erotic knowledge and inspiration.

Sir Richard Burton's controversial translation caused a stir in the Western world simply for its unflinching adherence to the original text. Here, in the complete and unexpurgated edition of this world-famous classic, is the most explicit, most detailed, and most fascinating book ever written for lovers.
Sir Richard Francis Burton View titles by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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A book as immortal as the act itself.

The Kama Sutra is a frank and rapturous meditation on human bodies and the pleasures they can give each other. From aphrodisiacs to special touches, from orgasm-delaying techniques to the endless varieties of kisses, The Kama Sutra is a wellspring of erotic knowledge and inspiration.

Sir Richard Burton's controversial translation caused a stir in the Western world simply for its unflinching adherence to the original text. Here, in the complete and unexpurgated edition of this world-famous classic, is the most explicit, most detailed, and most fascinating book ever written for lovers.

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Sir Richard Francis Burton View titles by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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