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Language
Hindi
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Book Summary
This is a bold non-fiction collection of essays in literary analysis and sexuality studies that challenges taboos surrounding sex, love, and desire within Indian society. Its central aim is to examine the delicate lines between love and longing, indecency, pornography, and erotica, using a blend of myth, legend, and literary excerpts to illuminate the conversation. Geared toward adult readers, students of culture, literature, and sexuality, the tone is fearless, thoughtful, and engaging.
The content is presented as an essay-led journey that blends cultural critique with vivid myths, legends, stories, and poems. The writing is clear, provocative, and accessible, inviting readers to reexamine long-held assumptions through cross-cultural connections and carefully chosen anecdotes.
Readers move through concise sections that explore distinct themesโlove versus desire, indecency, pornography, eroticaโeach grounded in real-world examples and literary imagery. The experience balances rigorous analysis with memorable storytelling, helping readers see how culture shapes perception and invites ongoing conversation.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of how culture shapes attitudes toward sex and love, plus a heightened curiosity to explore difficult questions with openness and empathy. This thought-provoking work leaves an enduring impression of intellectual courage, literary richness, and a willingness to engage with challenging ideas.
Product Details
Author
Khushwant Singh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
224
Language
Hindi
SKU
9789353490126
ISBN
9789353490126
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Paperback
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Khushwant Singh Was IndiaโS Best-Known Writer And Columnist. He Was Founder-Editor Of Yojana And Editor Of The Illustrated Weekly Of India, The National Herald And Hindustan Times. He Was A Member Of Parliament From 1980 To 1986. He Was Awarded The Padma Bhushan In 1974 But Returned The Decoration In 19984 In Protest Against The Storming Of The Golden Temple In Amritsar By The Indian Army. In 2007 He Was Awarded The Padma Vibhushan. He Passed Away In 2014 At The Age Of Ninety-Nine.