The Kiss And Its History (1901)

By Kristoffer Nyrop, Kristoffer Nyrop, Christopher Nyrop

Book Overview

The Kiss And Its History is a book written by Christopher Nyrop and first published in 1901. It explores the history and cultural significance of the kiss, tracing its origins back to ancient times and examining its evolution through different civilizations and societies. The book covers a wide range of topics related to kissing, including the symbolism of different types of kisses, the role of kissing in romantic relationships, and the social and religious attitudes towards kissing in various cultures. Nyrop draws on a wealth of historical and literary sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the kiss and its place in human experience. The book is a fascinating exploration of a universal human gesture that has captured the imagination of poets, artists, and lovers for centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104495244
• ISBN13: 9781104495244
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"