02472cam a22003373u 4500 50045 UtSlPG 20260610134142.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ PN Rossiter, Will, 1867-1954 The Art of Kissing: Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-23 Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/) "The Art of Kissing: Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered" by Will Rossiter is a unique examination of the social, cultural, and historical implications of kissing, written in the early 20th century. This work blends humor and poetry with thoughtful exploration, covering various traditions, definitions, and anecdotes associated with kissing. The book appears to delve into the significance of kissing across different cultures and time periods, presenting a comprehensive view of this intimate act. At the start of this engaging treatise, the author introduces the origins of kissing while referencing various historical and cultural perspectives, such as its sacredness among the ancient Romans and its significance in religious customs. Through a charming blend of observational humor and lyrical prose, Rossiter discusses how kissing has been viewed throughout time—as an act of salutation, affection, and even treachery. He also describes how the customs surrounding kisses have evolved, illustrated through engaging anecdotes and quotes from poets and literary figures, thereby setting the stage for a deeper exploration of kissing as both an art and a social practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Kissing -- Anecdotes Kissing -- Humor Kissing in literature Sex customs -- United States -- History -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50045 90883 90883