Intimate Relations: Exploring Indian Sexuality

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1990. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Jacket is in very good condition, nearly pristine, no shelf rubbing or other wear that can be observed. The book itself is also in very good condition and is nearly pristine as well, it has been gently read, but apart from that the text is clean and clear throughout, with no damage observed to pages. '[The book] explores India's sexual fantasies and ideals, the "unlit stage of desire where so much of our inner theater takes place." The sources are primarily textual, celebrating the primacy of the story in Indian life. A cultural psychology that distills the psyches of individuals from the literary products and social institutions of Indian culture. These include examples of lurid contemporary Hindi novels; folktales; Sanskrit, Tamil, and Hindi proverbs; hits of the Indian cinema; Gandhi's autobiography; interviews with women from the slums of Delhi; and case studies from the author's own psychoanalytic practice. Using readings of varied narratives from a vivid portrait of sexual fantasies and realities, [the text] reflects the universality of sexuality as well as cultural nuances specific to India.' 161 pages. 5.75 x 8.75 inches..