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

Publisher's summary

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

Critic reviews

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

Excellent I’m going to be using this for evil thank you

I’m not gonna be using this for good. Book was fantastic and I highly recommend it.

Excellent Book

This book will turn you into wilt chamberlin. A must read for any swordsman or playa.

Great psychology book

Well detailed, very informing
Has a lot of great story telling per Explanation.
Highly recommend

General Overview

The march through types of seducers was incredibly tedious and unnecessary. I skipped about half of it. I remember this is why I never finished the book, which is somewhere around here.

I jumped straight to the process and there is definitely useful and canny information, but it doesn’t seem to drill down enough. Maybe it’s just not possible with this subject.

The narrator was professional and made the listening experience as good as it could be.

The tables have turned!

These methods worked on me by men. Time to turn the tables! I always said I have no “game”. You always need game. Can’t wait to try these methods. What a great read!

Las diferentes formas de seducción

Es un libro que tienes que escuchar más de dos veces para entenderlo, si es complicado pero hay que poner en práctica.

Not a book about love

Narc manual or guide to red flag behavior for everyone else. Practical but quickly disenchanting.

Coquette

I’m definitely a coquette (1), siren (2), star (3). I want to talk about the coquette, that really stuck out to me. In "The Art of Seduction" the coquette is a master of playing with men’s desires by keeping men at a distance. This is so important when you want to attractive men with ease. Coquettes create mystery and allure. I do this all the time, men love it when you show signs that you’re interested in them. Because they usually don’t get a lot of attention. I showed them attention and detachment. The coquette knows how to manipulate the emotions of others. Once you understand men’s emotions it’s easy learning their patterns, their desires, and Everything. Ladies, please learn that men love attention, and detachment. If you know how to give it, and take it away, they will appreciate you.

Overall great lessons here

Disclaimer, this is my first seduction book so I dont really have prior to base on but overall this is a great book. It kind of leans towards more like 48 laws of power the way it shows you how to manipulate someone’s emotion or state. Definitely eye opener for me, learned about myself more, and how to handle certain situations

Great Companion to 48 Laws

Great information and deeper delve into the intricacies of seduction. The reader tried to deliver it in a "seductive" manner but...alas it was a little more annoying than helpful. Still, Great book overall.