Indra Sinha is a British writer of Indian descent whose work is characterized by its penetrating insight and compelling narrative. He masterfully explores profound human themes and societal issues, weaving them into a distinctive and engaging literary style. Sinha is celebrated not only for his translations of ancient texts but also for his modern, provocative prose that resonates with contemporary readers. His literary significance lies in his unique ability to bridge tradition and modernity, offering readers an unforgettable and thought-provoking experience.
This Beautiful Book Is An Essential Companion For Today`S Lovers. Utterly Frank In Its Attitude To Sex And Without Obscurities Of Expression Or Context, Vatsyayama Work Is Shown To Be As Enriching And As Delight Ful As It Appeared To The Courtiers Of Almost Two Thousand Years Ago. Sumptuously Illustrated.
Ever since he can remember, Animal has gone on all fours, the catastrophic result of what happened on That Night when, thanks to an American chemical company, the Apocalypse visited his slum. Now not quite twenty, he leads a hand-to-mouth existence with his dog Jara and a crazy old nun called Ma Franci, and spends his nights fantasising about Nisha, the daughter of a local musician, and wondering what it must be like to get laid. When a young American doctor, Elli Barber, comes to town to open a free clinic for the still suffering townsfolk - only to find herself struggling to convince them that she isn't there to do the dirty work of the 'Kampani' - Animal plunges into a web of intrigues, scams and plots with the unabashed aim of turning events to his own advantage. Compellingly honest, entertaining and entirely without self-pity, Animal's account lights our way into his dark world with flashes of pure joy - from the very first page all the way to the story's explosive ending. ANIMAL'S PEOPLE is a stunningly humane work of storytelling that takes us right to the heart of contemporary India.
Constructed around the true Nanavati murder case, Indra Sinha's first novel offers a rare and fascinating insight into the psychosexual undercurrents of Indian life. schovat popis
With Extracts From Koka Shastra, Ananga Ranga, And Other Famous Indian Works on Love - Translated From Sanskrit Originals By Indra Sinha - With 75 Color Illustrations
Als een Indiase man na jaren zijn Engelse jeugdvriendin terugziet, blijkt dat hun moeders een rol speelden bij de geruchtmakende moord in 1959 in Bombay op een bekende playboy.
Tantrické praktiky v hinduistické tradici pokládají sexuální energii za cestu k dosažení duchovní moudrosti. Po dobu více než dvou tisíc let vznikalo v Indii velké množství erotické literatury a uměleckých předmětů, z nichž byly mnohé přístupné jen pro zasvěcené tantriky. V průběhu dějin se proslavily tantrické texty, jako jsou Kámasútra a Anangaranga, ale existuje mnoho další erotických děl a příruček, které na Západě nejsou tak známé. Patří mezi ně Kóka šástra, Učení o rozkoších a vynikající spisy indických autorů Amarua a Majury. Na základě těchto a mnoha jiných děl vystavěl Indra Sinha tuto knihu, která je výjimečnou sbírkou klasické erotické a tantrické literatury ze středověku i ze současnosti. Texty doprovází rozsáhlý komentář a jedinečná sbírka obrazů, z nichž mnohé byly až dosud vyhrazeny pouze k obřad.ním účelům. Text a ilustrace spolu tvoří průvodce po dva tisíce let starých duchovních a erotických mysteriích tantry.
