The writer james mcconnachie joins us to tell the story of the kamasutras journey from india to victorian england and the role it has played in the wests ongoing wars over sexuality and morality. In search of the kamasutra kama sutra main by mcconnachie, james isbn. Mcconnachie s writing experience comes principally, it seems, from his role as author or coauthor of more than a dozen rough guides, and while it might be a slight exaggeration to call this a rough. The author brings out how this book fit into indian society of the time in the first two chapters. The book of love is a unique portrait of this sensuous era, evoking the world of the pleasureseeking men and women for whom the book was written. James mcconnachie author of the rough guide to conspiracy. The first work to tell the full story of the kamasutra, the book of love explores how a remarkable way of looking at the world came to be cradled between book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the rough guide to sex.
Jack mcconnachie passed away on february 20, 2020 in san pedro, california. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Set in sixteenth century india and shot in khajurao, madhya pradesh, the film is a feminist interpretation of the kama sutra. Contrary to popular belief, the kama sutra was not originally illustrated, according to james mcconnachie, author of the book of love. An engaging, enlightening biography of the ancient hindu manuscript that became the worlds most famous sex manual the kamasutra is one of the worlds bestknown yet leastunderstood texts, its title instantly familiar but its actual contents widely misconstrued. In the book of love james mcconnachie lays to rest some of the enduring myths surrounding the kamasutra. James mcconnachie is a writer of nonfiction with a particular interest in the ancient, exotic and offbeat. The worlds favorite pastime fully revealed by james.
Maisy finds a family is a childrens book about adoption for 36 year olds and their grownups. Now available in paperback, the book of love is the first book to tell the story of the kamasutra in full. The kamasutra is the oldest extant hindu textbook of erotic love. The wild sex that the word kamasutra now promises courtesy of those, especially the censors, who have enabled its sensationalizing isnt a theme in the book itself. Books by james mcconnachie author of the rough guide to. He has taught in nepal, and has authored or coauthored more than a dozen books for rough guides. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back.
James mcconnachie has 22 books on goodreads with 1405 ratings. How the book got the reputation as a repository for sensational sex secrets is mcconnachie s elegantlytold tale, and it is fascinating, reaching back to the third century and all the way up into our own. The author of this extraordinary book of love was a man named vatsyayana, about whom nothing is known beyond what he says about himself in his kamasutra. Part history, part exploration of sexual culture, part philosophical odyssey, the book of love tells the full story of the kamasutra. A graduate of the university of oxford, he has lived and traveled widely in nepal and india. Ian pindar is glad that james mcconnachies tome of good conduct for men, the book of love, has been rescued.
Mcconnachie comes from the ancient dalriadan clans of scotlands west coast and hebrides islands. When the wheel of sexual ecstasy is in full motion, there is no textbook at all, and no order. James mcconnachie himself seems ambivalent about the books significance. Oct 14, 2012 this board contains quotes from james mcconnachie s book the book of love in search of the kamasutra. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. William dalrymple in the times james mcconnachies elegant and stylish book of love tells not only the story of how and where the kamasutra came to be compiled, but paints an enticing picture of the society in which it was written. James delivers focussed but enjoyable workshops for postgraduates and earlycareer researchers, specialising in communicating beyond the academy including writing for trade publications and the media, and professional editing skills. The book of love in search of the kamasutra by james. The principles of the just and the unjust are the same at all times and in all places, they constitute the absolute morality.
From publishers weekly tracing the celebrated sex manual from its palmleaf manuscript origins in thirdcentury india to. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The story of the kamasutra james mcconnachie an engaging, enlightening biography of the ancient hindu manuscript that became the worlds most famous sex manual. James mcconnachie studied at jesus college, oxford, where he was awarded a scholarship and the jesus college association award for the arts. The first work to tell the full story of the kamasutra, the book of love explores how a remarkable way of looking at the world came to be cradled between book coversand survived. In lively, lucid prose, james mcconnachie provides a rare look at the. In search of the kamasutra 2007, sex 2010 and conspiracy theories 2005. James mcconnachie is a british journalist, author, editor and broadcaster. James mcconnachie the kamasutra is one of the worlds bestknown yet leastunderstood texts, its title instantly familiar but its actual contents widely misconstrued. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Pdf kama sutra book pdf english download read online. The book of love ebook by james mcconnachie rakuten kobo. How did an ancient hindu treatise come to be the worlds bestknown sex manual.
Known as the clan donnachaidh, the familys origins are very distinguished, as the senior branch of the line were the hereditary abbots of dunkeld, who traced their descent from iona. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The story is inspired by interracial adoption in my south african family. About the author 2008 james mcconnachie graduated from the university of oxford in 1996. Share your condolences, send flowers, find funeral home information. From the boundless promiscuity of the savage tribes to the absolute prohibition of the work of flesh outside marriage, how many degrees in the liberty granted.
James mcconnachie is a journalist, travel writer, and broadcaster. James mcconnachie is currently considered a single author. Sorry about the lighting as it was a really dark and gloomy day. Traces the history of the famous text typically associated with its instruction for ambitious sexual techniques, tracing its origins to thirdcentury india, where it began as a primer on urbane sophistication that counseled early readers about friendship and home dcor, until a western adventurer launched the text. The story of the kamasutra by james mcconnachie isbn. The rough guide to sex kindle edition by mcconnachie, james. Touring the loire in the back seat of a citroen ds, as a child, inspired an early love of travel, but his first trips.
Mar 28, 2008 mcconnachie has written an altogether firstrate work of intellectual history for ordinary readers. James mcconnachie author james mcconnachie is a journalist, travel writer, and broadcaster. James mcconnachie was born and brought up in south london, and was a scholar at jesus college, oxford, where he studied english. An engaging, enlightening biography of the ancient hindu manuscript that became the worlds most famous sex manual the. The kamasutra was written in northern india in the third century ad, when erotic culture. James mcconnachie shows that the kamasutra was always much more than a sex manual. Read the book of love by james mcconnachie for free with a 30 day free trial. His writing has appeared in the sunday times, spectator and guardian, among others, and he edits the author, the journal of the society of authors.
A history of courtly love jostles with samuel pepyss masturbatory diary, lesbianism through. The message is that belonging and familial love transcend appearances. Pdf karmasutura book pdf download read online free. Pdf karma sutra full pdf download read online free. The book of love by james mcconnachie book read online. Oct 03, 2019 part one of a three part series making a file folder journal. He jumps to the 18th century and the renowned explorer, richard burton, translated it into english and in translating it, brought out his own interpretation of the book.
Traces the history of the famous text typically associated with its instruction for ambitious sexual techniques, tracing its origins to thirdcentury india, where it began as a primer on urbane sophistication that counseled early readers about friendship and home dcor, until a western adventurer launched the text into fame in victorian society. James mcconnachies most popular book is the rough guide to conspiracy theories. In addition, abbot duncan of dunkeld, the robertson progenitor, was. The scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a. The kamasutra was written in northern india in the third century ad, when erotic culture lay at the heart of an exquisite civilization. He wrote travel and reference books for rough guides for ten years, and in 2008 was shortlisted for sunday times young writer of the year for his study of the kamasutra, the book of love atlantic, 2007. It is also the story of the wests discovery of the kamasutra. It is not illustrated and it has nothing to do with tantric sex. The first work to tell the full story of the kamasutra, the book of love. The rough guide to sex kindle edition by mcconnachie. An engaging, enlightening biography of the ancient hindu manuscript that became the worlds most famous sex manualthe kamasutra is one of the worlds. In the popular imagination, it is a work of practical. The book of love is less precise, but comes closer to capturing the breadth of the kamasutras scope and the incredible force of its titles cultural impact.
It is about the art of living about finding a partner, maintaining power in a marriage, committing adultery, living as or with a courtesan, using drugs and also about the positions in sexual intercourse. In search of the kamasutra by james mcconnachie the kamasutra, or position impossible, is the most misread sex manual of all time. The book of love, in search of the kamasutra by james. James mcconnachie is the author of the rough guide to conspiracy theories 3. Apr 18, 2012 the writer james mcconnachie joins us to tell the story of the kamasutras journey from india to victorian england and the role it has played in the wests ongoing wars over sexuality and morality. Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book of love ebook by james mcconnachie 9781429941730. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. He has also worked as a teacher in nepal, a researcher for the maverick historian theodore zeldin and, for 15 years, a travel writer mostly in italy, france and nepal. The book of love by james mcconnachie overdrive rakuten.
Kama sutra is a lush, voluptuous tale told in 16th century india about two young women who grow up to pleasure a kingone as his wife, the. Touring the loire in the back seat of a citroen ds, as a child, inspired an early love of travel, but his first trips for rough guides were to spain and italy and he remains passionate about both countries. Jan 09, 2010 the rough guide to sex by james mcconnachie. Read the book of love the story of the kamasutra by james mcconnachie available from rakuten kobo. James mcconnachie s most popular book is the rough guide to conspiracy theories. Join facebook to connect with linsey mcconnachie and others you may know.
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