A Natural History of Love: Author of the National Bestseller A Natural History of the SensesKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 21 de fev. de 1995 - 384 páginas The bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss. Enchantingly written and stunningly informed, this "audaciously brilliant romp through the world of romantic love" (Washington Post Book World) is the next best thing to love itself. |
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... look behind you . She may follow you into the upper air . If , however , you but once look back to see her ere you both have stepped fully into the light , she will be lost to you forever . " Orpheus agreed , Eurydice was sum- moned ...
... look behind you . She may follow you into the upper air . If , however , you but once look back to see her ere you both have stepped fully into the light , she will be lost to you forever . " Orpheus agreed , Eurydice was sum- moned ...
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... look back ? I've often wondered . Because he didn't trust the gods ? As an all - too - human reflex when he didn't hear Eury- dice's movements — that is , because not even his magical gifts could protect him from his human traits ? Out ...
... look back ? I've often wondered . Because he didn't trust the gods ? As an all - too - human reflex when he didn't hear Eury- dice's movements — that is , because not even his magical gifts could protect him from his human traits ? Out ...
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... look quite different . The Mayas , who were a naturally broad - headed people , deliberately deformed the skulls of their children to accentuate that feature , making them look as different as possible from their narrow - headed ...
... look quite different . The Mayas , who were a naturally broad - headed people , deliberately deformed the skulls of their children to accentuate that feature , making them look as different as possible from their narrow - headed ...
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A Natural History of Love: Author of the National Bestseller A Natural ... Diane Ackerman Visualização parcial - 2011 |
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