{"product_id":"kamasutra-book-love-mcconnachie","title":"Search for Kamasutra -The Book of Love by James McConnachie (2007) Literary Research","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Love: In Search of the Kamasutra\u003c\/em\u003e by James McConnachie is a scholarly exploration of the history and evolution of the Kamasutra, and how it became known to the Western world. The book traces the text from its origin as a guide to sophisticated living in ancient India to its introduction to Western culture. It explores how the reputation of the Kamasutra changed over time, moving from a treatise on an ideal lifestyle to being viewed primarily as a sex manual. This specific edition was published around 2007-2008 and includes illustrations. Other than some price tag residue, it is in like new condition and was published by Atlantic Books. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a scholarly exploration of the Kamasutra, tracing its evolution from an ancient guide to sophisticated living to its controversial introduction in the West. The original Indian text was a book of love, but relatively tame compared to its later reputation as a sex manual. The book explores how it became the world's best-known sex manual (but is not the manual). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamoree’s Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44918290153581,"sku":"8040194703469","price":15.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/9337\/2781\/files\/booklove.jpg?v=1779301448","url":"https:\/\/lamoree-s-vintage.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/kamasutra-book-love-mcconnachie","provider":"Lamoree’s Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}