by Wendy Doniger · Adelphi · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788845918292
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«La trappola della giumenta» is the illustrated essay edited by Wendy Doniger, published by Adelphi in paperback (77 pages, in Italian).
The book reproduces erotic miniatures from Bikaner dating to the late 17th century, probably attributed to Ruknuddin. The scenes, based on the Kamasutra, show couples in various postures and combine Persian-Mughal technique with local features, such as clouds, vegetation under the moon and geometric architecture, with commentary by Wendy Doniger.
It is part of the Piccola Biblioteca Adelphi collection (number 504), in an illustrated edition, translated by Vincenzo Vergiani.
A work for readers interested in Indian art, classical eroticism and the history of religions.
