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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... symbolism of the spire , which connected the earth and sky , the concrete with the abstract , the all - too - visible hovels - full of bodily functions , poverty , and fa- tigue with the loftier realities of an invisible city . Could ...
... symbolism of the spire , which connected the earth and sky , the concrete with the abstract , the all - too - visible hovels - full of bodily functions , poverty , and fa- tigue with the loftier realities of an invisible city . Could ...
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... symbol , which they wore as amulets , and in whose shape they de- signed their temples . In fact , the earliest ... symbols of female geni- tals ( called " sheela - na - gigs " ) on their doorways for the same pur- pose . " Horseshoe ...
... symbol , which they wore as amulets , and in whose shape they de- signed their temples . In fact , the earliest ... symbols of female geni- tals ( called " sheela - na - gigs " ) on their doorways for the same pur- pose . " Horseshoe ...
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... symbols , or even ears of corn , attached to her belt . The ancient Romans baked a special wheat or barley cake , which they broke over the bride's head as a symbol of her fertility . Wheat crumbs were also thrown at the bride and groom ...
... symbols , or even ears of corn , attached to her belt . The ancient Romans baked a special wheat or barley cake , which they broke over the bride's head as a symbol of her fertility . Wheat crumbs were also thrown at the bride and groom ...
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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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