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LoC No.: 33036175
Title: The literature of kissing : gleaned from history, poetry, fiction, and anecdote
Original Publication: Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1876.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Literature of Kissing" by C. C. Bombaaugh is a historical and literary treatise, likely written in the late 19th century. This engaging work dives into the cultural significance and diverse representations of kissing throughout history, poetry, drama, and anecdotes, capturing its multifaceted roles in human relationships. The book aims to explore the historical, poetic, and anecdotal instances of kisses across various contexts, emphasizing their universal resonance in love, affection, and social customs. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an extensive exploration of kisses, starting from biblical references and traversing through literature to modern interpretations. It begins with a reflection on the historical context of kissing, citing notable instances from the Bible and significant literary figures, while emphasizing the emotional weight and symbolism attached to kisses throughout different eras. The author also mentions various cultural practices and their implications, indicating that this compilation will span a wide array of human experiences related to kissing, suggesting an engaging tapestry of emotions and societal norms waiting to be uncovered in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bombaugh, Charles C. (Charles Carroll), 1828-1906
EBook No.: 71456
Published: Aug 20, 2023
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Kissing
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 33036175
Title: The literature of kissing : gleaned from history, poetry, fiction, and anecdote
Original Publication: Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1876.
Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Literature of Kissing" by C. C. Bombaaugh is a historical and literary treatise, likely written in the late 19th century. This engaging work dives into the cultural significance and diverse representations of kissing throughout history, poetry, drama, and anecdotes, capturing its multifaceted roles in human relationships. The book aims to explore the historical, poetic, and anecdotal instances of kisses across various contexts, emphasizing their universal resonance in love, affection, and social customs. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an extensive exploration of kisses, starting from biblical references and traversing through literature to modern interpretations. It begins with a reflection on the historical context of kissing, citing notable instances from the Bible and significant literary figures, while emphasizing the emotional weight and symbolism attached to kisses throughout different eras. The author also mentions various cultural practices and their implications, indicating that this compilation will span a wide array of human experiences related to kissing, suggesting an engaging tapestry of emotions and societal norms waiting to be uncovered in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bombaugh, Charles C. (Charles Carroll), 1828-1906
EBook No.: 71456
Published: Aug 20, 2023
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Kissing
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.