Translated from the ancient Sanskrit, Vātsyāyana’s Kama Sutra is the world’s archetypal erotic guide, a glimpse into loving through the ages. This edition brings the two thousand year old text to a modern audience, enlightening them in the art of sensual pleasure and touch. In addition to a translation of the complete original text, this publication includes a new preface, encompassing the historical and cultural roots of this timeless and universal piece of world literature.