• The Art of Seduction

  • An Indispensible Primer on the Ultimate Form of Power
  • By: Robert Greene
  • Narrated by: Jeff David
  • Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (5,115 ratings)

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By: Robert Greene
Narrated by: Jeff David
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When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power, has toppled empires, won elections, and enslaved great minds. The Art of Seduction synthesizes the legacies of civilization's greatest seducers - from Cleopatra to JFK - with the philosophies of important intellectuals on the subject, including everyone from Freud to Kierkegaard and Ovid to Casanova, and the classic literature of seduction. Robert Greene identifies the rules of a timeless, amoral game and explores how to cast a spell, break down resistance, and, ultimately, compel a target to surrender. The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer on the essence of one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power.

©2001 Robert Greene and Joost Elfers (P)2001 HighBridge Company

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"[Greene's] literary survey is fascinating." (Booklist)

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Chapter should be broken down

The story flowed well. The chapters should have been broken down from four main chapters to the 20 individual chapters.

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Pretty dark but definitely interesting

Defubutely enjoyed learning these concepts and techniques so you can recognize when someone's scheming lol

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Powerful piece of literature

Although the Narrator is quit monotoned it plays an almost vicarious role in making the story more compelling and impactful. The knowledge to be retrieved from the story is incalculable and is harmoniously enhanced by the narrators bleak and drier voice with back up by an deliberate but uninvited inflection towards mischievous intentions. To only, yet again be derailed by the sense of passion. The powerful nature of the listen is only made more symbolic by the small package of listening time yet an immersive audio experience. Highly recommended for those who have the list for knowledge and self awareness!

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Not Split Up Into Chapters Properly

The chapters are just marked every hour or so. It should be sectioned into something like 50 parts, but it isn't. If you want to go over a specific section, you will have to guess and look for it.

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The different types of seduction

I loved this audio & learned a lot! I will definitely be listen to it again! Must read for those looking to understand how seduction works!

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Love it!

Just more additional tools to our life’s tool box. The ability to be versatile in our behavior is an advantage. Some parts are devilish and made me cringe a little, but it’s good to know this in order to protect ourselves and our loved ones when a narcissist seducer appear.

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anazing

very scary teaches how to control a person through seduction truly how to make a person your slave

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Quick listen

This book was very enjoyable and accurate. Timeless language. Will be listening to this often.

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The psychology of flirting

It's an impactful listen if your trying to learn the "game"(how to flirt) however the only complaint is that it could be vague at some points in the story wish it touches up more on the 9 types

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Great book but leads to immorality.

I enjoyed the book, because it points out interesting psychology. However, it never discusses the long term impact of seduction.

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