A Kiss Should be Sonorous…
Le Baiser (The Kiss) c. 1886
Auguste Rodin
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A kiss should be sonorous. Its sound, light and prolonged, takes its rise between the tongue and the moist edge of the palate. It is produced by a movement of the tongue in the mouth and a displacement of the saliva provoked by suction.
A kiss given on the outside of the lips and accompanied with a sound like that made when calling a cat, gives no pleasure whatever. Such a kiss is meant for children, or the hands. The kiss I have described above, and, which belongs to copulation, provokes a delicious voluptuousness. It is for you to learn the difference.
~ The Perfumed Garden, translated into English by Sir Richard Burton, 1886
December 3rd, 2006 at 10:32 pm
Hi Paz,
I love this sculpture. It has so much emotion and depth. Great post!
December 4th, 2006 at 10:39 pm
Hi Shelley: Thanks! I love this sculpture, too.
Paz
December 8th, 2006 at 7:35 am
Ooooh, very nice.
December 11th, 2006 at 10:54 am
And what a difference!
Do you have a release date for your next book? I loved Vacation Souvenir and can’t wait for another one.
Liz
December 11th, 2006 at 7:45 pm
Hey there, Nic!
Hi Liz: Welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed Vacation Souvenir. Thanks for taking time to let me know.
I have two completed stories, for which I’m looking for a home. And I have other stories, which I’m working on. One includes a sequel to Vacation Souvenir. So come back for news about release dates.
Best,
Paz