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100 1 _aRossiter, Will,
_d1867-1954
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Kissing: Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-23
508 _aProduced 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/)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKissing -- Anecdotes
653 _aKissing -- Humor
653 _aKissing in literature
653 _aSex customs -- United States -- History -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50045
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