Publisher's Synopsis
The Perfumed Garden of the Cheikh Nefzaoui is a classic work of Arabic literature that was first published in 1886. The book is a manual of Arabian erotology, which is the study of eroticism and sexuality in Arab culture. It is attributed to Muhammad ibn Umar Nafzawi, who was a fifteenth-century Tunisian author and scholar.The book is divided into twenty-one chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of eroticism and sexuality. Some of the topics covered in the book include sexual positions, foreplay, masturbation, homosexuality, and prostitution. The book also includes advice on how to attract and seduce a partner, as well as how to maintain a healthy sexual relationship.The Perfumed Garden of the Cheikh Nefzaoui is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with many references to nature and the beauty of the human body. It is considered one of the most important works of Arabic literature and has been translated into many languages. The book is often compared to the Kama Sutra, which is a similar work of Indian literature that also deals with eroticism and sexuality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
