The Art of Kissing - Curiously, Historically, Humorously, Poetically Considered |
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| Author:
| Rossiter, Will |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5175-1408-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.95 |
Book Description:
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From the opening pages: "In the works of St. Augustine we find an account of four kinds of kissing; the first, the kiss of reconciliation which was given between enemies wishing to become friends; the second, the kiss of peace which Christians exchanged in church in the time of the celebration of the holy eucharist. The third, the kiss of love which loving souls gave to one another and to those whom they showed hospitality." "Honeyed seal of soft affections,Tenderest pledge of future...
More DescriptionFrom the opening pages: "In the works of St. Augustine we find an account of four kinds of kissing; the first, the kiss of reconciliation which was given between enemies wishing to become friends; the second, the kiss of peace which Christians exchanged in church in the time of the celebration of the holy eucharist. The third, the kiss of love which loving souls gave to one another and to those whom they showed hospitality." "Honeyed seal of soft affections,Tenderest pledge of future blissDearest tie of young connections.Love's first snowdrop, virgin bliss."--Robert Burns