The Bedtrick: Tales of Sex and Masquerade (Worlds of Desire) Book

"A rich cross-cultural anatomy of myths, films, narratives and fantasies, Wendy Doniger's wonderful new book tells the story behind the story of sexual impersonation--and sexual 'truth'--in bed, from Hindu mythology to the Hebrew Bible, from Shakespeare to contemporary cinema. Brilliantly analyzed, impressively learned, both playful and smart, The Bedtrick should be on every reader's night table."--Marjorie Garber, author of Bisexuality and the Eroticism of Everyday Life "Wendy Doniger has spent decades collecting not only myths from ancient texts but stories of all kinds from novels, movies, newspapers about an old mystery: what has or hasn't happened in bed for centuries. Rich in insights about sex, lies, and personal identity, the result is entertaining, enthralling, and, yes, sexy."--Roberto Calasso, author of Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of IndiaRead More