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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana: Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks

by Vatsyayana

Level C1–C2 · Advanced–ProficientPhilosophyClassics40 chapters
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The classic romance novel by Vatsyayana.

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40 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

01Preface · Ch.1Free
02Introduction
03Introductory Preface
04Chapter II. On the Acquisition of Dharma, Artha and KamaPart I
05Chapter III. On the Arts and Sciences to Be StudiedPart I
06Chapter IV. The Life of a CitizenPart I
07Chapter V. About the Kinds of Women Resorted to by the Citizens, and of Friends and MessengersPart I
08Chapter I. Kinds of Sexual Union According toPart II. Of Sexual Union
09Chapter II. Of the EmbracePart II. Of Sexual Union
10Chapter III. On KissingPart II. Of Sexual Union
11Chapter IV. On Pressing, or Marking, or Scratching with the NailsPart II. Of Sexual Union
12Chapter V. On Biting, and the Means to Be Employed with Regard to Women of Different CountriesPart II. Of Sexual Union

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