{"product_id":"9780143102069","title":"Same","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a scholarly non-fiction volume that traces two thousand years of same-sex love and desire in the Indian subcontinent. It gathers excerpts from stories, poems, letters, biographies, and histories in fifteen languages to reveal how such relationships were imagined and debated across eras. Aimed at readers with an interest in history, literature, and gender studies, the tone is informative, thoughtful, and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content is presented as a carefully curated sequence of texts and contextual introductions. Editor notes frame each period and text, guiding readers through social, political, and literary contexts that shaped depictions of love and desire. With translations and cross-language comparisons, the book makes complex ideas accessible and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor students and general readers alike, this educational book nurtures historical analysis, literary interpretation, and cultural critique. It shows how sexuality is read, debated, and negotiated within law, religion, and everyday life, while offering a broad, inclusive view of a rich literary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive historical span, covering two millennia from ancient epic traditions to modern debates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcerpts from a variety of sources—stories, poems, letters, biographies, and histories—in fifteen languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditorial introductions that frame each period and text, guiding context and interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterdisciplinary approach blending history, literature, sociology, and cultural studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslations and cross-cultural perspectives that illuminate changing depictions and debates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThought-provoking, accessible scholarly prose that invites reflection without sacrificing depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a nuanced understanding of how historical attitudes toward love and desire shape contemporary conversations, along with sharpened critical thinking and a broader appreciation for Indian cultural diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540431417561,"sku":"9780143102069","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91UvYicQBBL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776685049","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143102069","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}