Infinite Variety

Explore the fascinating world of desire in India through Madhavi Menon's Infinite Variety. From Bhakti poetry to Sufi dargahs, from erotic sculptures to celibate gods, Menon examines the many faces of desire in the Indian subcontinent. This subversive and insightful study navigates through history, literature and cinema, philosophy, and personal and public histories, all while illuminating the connections between love and death, between hair and war, and between pleasure and abstinence. Enlightening and entertaining, Infinite Variety is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of desire in India.