A Natural History of Love: Author of the National Bestseller A Natural History of the SensesKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1995 M02 21 - 384 pages The bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss. Enchantingly written and stunningly informed, this "audaciously brilliant romp through the world of romantic love" (Washington Post Book World) is the next best thing to love itself. |
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