The Perfumed Garden - Paperback

by Sheik Nefzawi (Author), Richard F. Burton (Author)

The Perfumed Garden is a classic Arabic erotic literature written by Sheik Nefzawi. The book is a collection of sexual advice, stories, and anecdotes that were compiled in the 15th century. The book is divided into 21 chapters, each discussing a different aspect of sexual behavior and pleasure. The chapters include topics such as foreplay, positions, and techniques for both men and women. The book also includes discussions on the importance of cleanliness, hygiene, and respect in sexual relationships. The Perfumed Garden is known for its frank and explicit descriptions of sexual acts and has been a controversial book throughout history. Despite its controversial nature, the book has been praised for its literary merit and its contribution to Arabic literature. The book has been translated into several languages and remains a popular read among scholars and enthusiasts of erotic literature.The great English explorer and author Richard F. Burton offers this translation of a work on sexuality, female sexuality in particular. Selected contents: Concerning women who deserve to be praised; About women who are to be held in contempt; Concerning everything that is favorable to the act of coition; Suindry names given to the sexual part of man; Sundry names given to the sexual organs of women; On the deceits and treacheries of women; Description of the uterus of sterile women, and treatment of the same; Prescriptions for increasing the dimensions of small members, and for making them splendid. This book contains much erotic poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.