02404cam a22003253u 4500 71456 UtSlPG 20260610134643.0 m cr n 260607r20231876utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 33036175 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Bombaugh, Charles C. (Charles Carroll), 1828-1906 The literature of kissing Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-20 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) "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.) Originally published: Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1876 Kissing https://archive.org/details/literatureofkiss00bomb https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71456 112182 112182