This title presents an array of writings on same-sex love from over 2000 years of Indian literature. Drawn from Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and modern fictional traditions, these writings testify to the presence of same-sex love in various forms since ancient times, without overt persecution. Editor(s): Vanita, Ruth; Kidwai, Saleem. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2B; DQ; DSB; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 468. . 2001. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780312293246
Synopsis: Lambda literary award finalist, Same-Sex Love in India presents a stunning array of writings on same-sex love from over 2000 years of Indian literature. Translated from more than a dozen languages and drawn from Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and modern fiction
About the Author:
RUTH VANITA is Associate Professor of Women's Studies at the University of Montana.
SALEEM KIDWAI is a translator, writer, and consultant living in New Delhi.
Title: Same-Sex Love in India
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New