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Reading The Kamasutra The Mares Trap And Other Essays On Vatsyayanas Masterpiece

by  Wendy Doniger,
ISBN: 9789389958027
Book Name:Reading The Kamasutra The Mares Trap And Other Essays On Vatsyayanas Masterpiece
Author:Wendy Doniger,
Publisher:Speaking Tiger Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
Edition:REPRI
Language:English
Binding:Paper Back
Publish Year:2020
Total Pages:182
Availablity: Only 3 Left in Stock
NPR 560.00

BOOK SUMMARY

Reading The Kamasutra presents scholarly essays examining Vatsyayana's ancient Sanskrit masterpiece beyond its popular misconceptions about sexuality. Wendy Doniger deconstructs the text's philosophical, social, and cultural dimensions, exploring themes of desire, gender dynamics, pleasure ethics, and courtship in classical Indian society. The collection includes the provocative "Mare's Trap" essay alongside critical analyses of the Kamasutra's treatment of power, consent, and human relationships. Doniger's interdisciplinary approach combines textual criticism, historical context, and anthropological insights to reveal how this 2nd-century text reflects complex Hindu attitudes toward love, marriage, and sensuality. The book challenges Western interpretations while providing nuanced understanding of ancient Indian erotic literature and philosophy.

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