The parrots of desire
3000 years of Erotica in India
Book • 2017
The Parrots of Desire is an anthology of erotic literature from India, spanning 3000 years.
It showcases poems, short stories, and prose from various Indian languages, offering a rich tapestry of erotic expression across time and cultures.
The anthology provides insights into the diverse ways sexuality has been represented and experienced in India.
It challenges conventional notions of sexuality and morality, offering a glimpse into the hidden aspects of Indian culture.
The collection is a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of erotic literature and its cultural significance.
It showcases poems, short stories, and prose from various Indian languages, offering a rich tapestry of erotic expression across time and cultures.
The anthology provides insights into the diverse ways sexuality has been represented and experienced in India.
It challenges conventional notions of sexuality and morality, offering a glimpse into the hidden aspects of Indian culture.
The collection is a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of erotic literature and its cultural significance.
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as a collection of erotic poems, short prose, and fiction from various Indian languages.

Amrita Narayanan

Amrita Narayanan, "Women's Sexuality and Modern India: In a Rapture of Distress" (Oxford UP, 2022)