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Uniform Title: Kysset og dets historie. English

Title: The kiss and its history

Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "The Kiss and Its History" by Dr. Christopher Nyrop is a scholarly treatise written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted nature of the kiss, exploring its significance across various cultures and emotional contexts. The book reportedly spans from poetic definitions of kissing to a philological examination of its implications, indicating an in-depth analysis of how kisses are utilized to express love, affection, respect, and more. At the start of the text, the author introduces the topic of kissing by discussing its pervasive presence in human life, noting how it accompanies individuals from birth to death. Nyrop embarks on a quest to define what a kiss is, referencing both poetic interpretations and scientific descriptions, such as the mechanics of a kiss and the various sounds it produces. He also outlines different categories of kisses, ranging from those of love and friendship to more formal expressions, hinting at a comprehensive exploration that blends cultural history, personal sentiment, and linguistic inquiry. The opening sets the stage for further discussion on the emotional depth and societal roles of kissing, suggesting a rich tapestry of human experience tied to this simple yet complex act. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nyrop, Kristoffer, 1858-1931

Translator: Harvey, William Frederick, 1853-

EBook No.: 51856

Published: Apr 24, 2016

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Kissing

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Kysset og dets historie. English

Title: The kiss and its history

Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Kiss and Its History" by Dr. Christopher Nyrop is a scholarly treatise written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the multifaceted nature of the kiss, exploring its significance across various cultures and emotional contexts. The book reportedly spans from poetic definitions of kissing to a philological examination of its implications, indicating an in-depth analysis of how kisses are utilized to express love, affection, respect, and more. At the start of the text, the author introduces the topic of kissing by discussing its pervasive presence in human life, noting how it accompanies individuals from birth to death. Nyrop embarks on a quest to define what a kiss is, referencing both poetic interpretations and scientific descriptions, such as the mechanics of a kiss and the various sounds it produces. He also outlines different categories of kisses, ranging from those of love and friendship to more formal expressions, hinting at a comprehensive exploration that blends cultural history, personal sentiment, and linguistic inquiry. The opening sets the stage for further discussion on the emotional depth and societal roles of kissing, suggesting a rich tapestry of human experience tied to this simple yet complex act. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nyrop, Kristoffer, 1858-1931

Translator: Harvey, William Frederick, 1853-

EBook No.: 51856

Published: Apr 24, 2016

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Kissing

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.