Kama Sutra (The annotated original english translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Ancient Indian Philosophy of Desire, Love, Pleasure, and SocietyBy Vatsyayana, Richard Francis Burton
Length8h 4m
About this audiobook
Far more than a manual of erotic technique, Kama Sutra is a compact classical treatise on desire, courtship, household life, social refinement, and the arts of pleasure. Composed in aphoristic sutra form and expanded through Victorian annotation, this edition places ancient Indian theories of kama within a broader discourse of ethics, aesthetics, and urban culture. Its chapters move from philosophical classification to practical observation, offering a striking mixture of taxonomy, anecdote, social instruction, and literary imagination. Attributed to Vatsyayana, a learned compiler working within Sanskrit intellectual traditions, the text synthesizes earlier teachings on love as one of the recognized aims of life. Sir Richard Francis Burton's English translation, shaped by nineteenth-century Orientalist scholarship and its limitations, introduced the work to Anglophone readers and made it central to debates about sexuality, censorship, and cross-cultural interpretation. Together, source and translation reveal both the richness of classical Indian thought and the historical conditions through which it reached modern audiences. This annotated edition is recommended for readers seeking a nuanced encounter with a foundational work of world literature and cultural history. It invites careful reading not only for its celebrated subject matter, but also for its insights into gender, manners, power, pleasure, and translation. Within a single volume, readers gain access to a layered dialogue between ancient theory and modern reception.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Literary Classics
Length8 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2012
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Kama Sutra (The annotated original english translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Kama Sutra
7PREFACE.
8INTRODUCTION.
9PART I. THE VATSYAYANA SUTRA. INTRODUCTORY PREFACE.
10PART II. OF SEXUAL UNION
11PART III. ABOUT THE ACQUISITION OF A WIFE.
12PART IV. ABOUT A WIFE
13PART V. ABOUT THE WIVES OF OTHER MEN.
14PART VI. ABOUT COURTESANS.
15PART VII. ABOUT THE MEANS OF ATTRACTING OTHERS TO YOURSELF.
16Analysis
17Reflection
18Memorable Quotes
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