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Title: The Art of Kissing: Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered
Credits:
Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy
of the Digital Library@Villanova University
(http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)
Summary: "The Art of Kissing: Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered" by Will Rossiter is a unique examination of the social, cultural, and historical implications of kissing, written in the early 20th century. This work blends humor and poetry with thoughtful exploration, covering various traditions, definitions, and anecdotes associated with kissing. The book appears to delve into the significance of kissing across different cultures and time periods, presenting a comprehensive view of this intimate act. At the start of this engaging treatise, the author introduces the origins of kissing while referencing various historical and cultural perspectives, such as its sacredness among the ancient Romans and its significance in religious customs. Through a charming blend of observational humor and lyrical prose, Rossiter discusses how kissing has been viewed throughout time—as an act of salutation, affection, and even treachery. He also describes how the customs surrounding kisses have evolved, illustrated through engaging anecdotes and quotes from poets and literary figures, thereby setting the stage for a deeper exploration of kissing as both an art and a social practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Rossiter, Will, 1867-1954
EBook No.: 50045
Published: Sep 23, 2015
Downloads: 248
Language: English
Subject: Kissing -- Anecdotes
Subject: Kissing -- Humor
Subject: Kissing in literature
Subject: Sex customs -- United States -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Art of Kissing: Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered
Credits:
Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy
of the Digital Library@Villanova University
(http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)
Summary: "The Art of Kissing: Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered" by Will Rossiter is a unique examination of the social, cultural, and historical implications of kissing, written in the early 20th century. This work blends humor and poetry with thoughtful exploration, covering various traditions, definitions, and anecdotes associated with kissing. The book appears to delve into the significance of kissing across different cultures and time periods, presenting a comprehensive view of this intimate act. At the start of this engaging treatise, the author introduces the origins of kissing while referencing various historical and cultural perspectives, such as its sacredness among the ancient Romans and its significance in religious customs. Through a charming blend of observational humor and lyrical prose, Rossiter discusses how kissing has been viewed throughout time—as an act of salutation, affection, and even treachery. He also describes how the customs surrounding kisses have evolved, illustrated through engaging anecdotes and quotes from poets and literary figures, thereby setting the stage for a deeper exploration of kissing as both an art and a social practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Rossiter, Will, 1867-1954
EBook No.: 50045
Published: Sep 23, 2015
Downloads: 248
Language: English
Subject: Kissing -- Anecdotes
Subject: Kissing -- Humor
Subject: Kissing in literature
Subject: Sex customs -- United States -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.