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The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)

A Literary Journey through Exotic Lands and Cultural InsightsBy Richard Francis Burton

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In "The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)," readers are presented with a richly curated compilation of Burton's diverse writings, ranging from travelogues and anthropology to poetry and sexual ethnography. Characterized by his adventurous spirit and linguistic prowess, Burton's style is both erudite and engaging, seamlessly blending first-person narratives with meticulous research. This collection not only captures the essence of 19th-century exploration and colonial attitudes but also invites readers to reflect on the complexities of cultural encounters and the intricacies of human nature. Sir Richard Francis Burton was a polymath, an explorer, and a pivotal figure in the Victorian era's expanding understanding of the world. His extensive travels across the globe, from the Middle East to Africa, equipped him with unique insights into different cultures. His distinguished career was marked by his efforts to challenge societal norms, notably in his writings on sexuality and mythology, which were often ahead of their time, reflecting his deep curiosity and unyielding quest for knowledge. This illustrated and annotated edition is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of adventure, literature, and cultural studies. Burton's works are not merely historical artifacts; they remain timeless explorations of the human condition, making this collection an invaluable resource for scholars and casual readers alike.

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Publish dateDec 12, 2023

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1The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Illustrated &amp; Annotated Edition)

2Preface

3Introduction

4Chapter II. On the Acquisition of Dharma, Artha and Kama

5Chapter III. On the Arts and Sciences to Be Studied

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6Chapter IV. The Life of a Citizen

7Chapter V. About the Kinds of Women Resorted to by the Citizens, and of Friends and Messengers

8Chapter I. Kinds of Sexual Union According To

9Chapter II. Of the Embrace

10Chapter III. On Kissing

11Chapter IV. On Pressing, or Marking, or Scratching With the Nails

12Chapter V. On Biting, and the Means to Be Employed With Regard to Women of Different Countries

13Chapter VI. Of the Different Ways of Lying Down, and Various Kinds of Congress

14Chapter VII. Of the Various Modes of Striking, and of the Sounds Appropriate to Them

15Chapter VIII. About Women Acting the Part of a Man; And of the Work of a Man

16Chapter IX. Of the Auparishtaka19b or Mouth Congress.

17Chapter X. Of the Way How to Begin and How to End the Congress. Different Kinds of Congress and Love Quarrels

18Chapter I. On Marriage

19Chapter II. Of Creating Confidence in the Girl

20Chapter III. On Courtship, and the Manifestation of the Feelings by Outward Signs and Deeds

21Chapter IV. About Things to Be Done Only by the Man, and the Acquisition of the Girl Thereby. Also What Is to Be Done by a Girl to Gain Over a Man, and Subject Him to Her

22Chapter V. On Certain Forms of Marriage

23Chapter I. On the Manner of Living of a Virtuous Woman, and of Her Behaviour During the Absence of Her Husband

24Chapter II. On the Conduct of the Elder Wife Towards the Other Wives of Her Husband, and on That of a Younger Wife Towards the Elder Ones. Also on the Conduct of a Virgin Widow Re-Married; Of a Wife Disliked by Her Husband; Of the Women in the King&#x27;s Harem; And Lastly on the Conduct of a Husband Towards Many Wives

25Chapter I. Of the Characteristics of Men and Women.—the Reasons Why Women Reject the Addresses of Men.—about Men Who Have Success With Women, and About Women Who Are Easily Gained Over

26Chapter II. About Making Acquaintance With the Woman, and of the Efforts to Gain Her Over

27Chapter III. Examination of the State of a Woman&#x27;s Mind

28Chapter IV. About the Business of a Go-Between

29Chapter V. About the Love of Persons in Authority for the Wives of Other Men

30Chapter VI. About the Women of the Royal Harem; And of the Keeping of One&#x27;s Own Wife

31Introductory Remarks

32Chapter I. Of the Causes of a Courtesan Resorting to Men; Of the Means of Attaching to Herself the Man Desired; And of the Kind of Man That It Is Desirable to Be Acquainted With

33Chapter II. Of Living Like a Wife

34Chapter III. Of the Means of Getting Money. Of the Signs of the Change of a Lover&#x27;s Feelings, and of the Way to Get Rid of Him

35Chapter IV. About Re-Union With a Former Lover

36Chapter V. Of Different Kinds of Gain

37Chapter VI. Of Gains and Losses; Attendant Gains and Losses; And Doubts; As Also of the Different Kinds of Courtesans

38Chapter I. On Personal Adornment; On Subjugating the Hearts of Others; And on Tonic Medicines

39Chapter II. Of the Ways of Exciting Desire, and Miscellaneous Experiments, and Recipes

40Concluding Remarks

41The Translator’s Foreword

42Tale of the Bull and the Ass

43When it was the Second Night,

44The Second Shaykh’s Story