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)

It’ll keep you engaged.

I enjoy the ups and down of the voice tone. It’ll keep you engaged. Cheers!

It’s a bit discouraging to know that books like this exists. I read it for the insight & I got it.

It is unnerving that there’s a how to book on how to manipulate and toy with people’s hearts and lives. It’s rather disgusting to know people WANT to learn to be this calculated. I read it so I’d know the signs of what to watch for!

the final chapter felt invigorating

I enjoyed the book in it's entirety however something happened during the final portion of the book that lit a fire in the readers vocal pattern and made me enjoy it all the more.

The Bomb.com

The Dragon has awaken, prepare to be set on FIRE! I have been dormant for far to long, now is the time to evolve in to my true ALPHA self....

This wasn’t helpful- it was kind of manipulative

I didn’t like the author’s choice in using “your victim” this is like a guidebook to being a narcissist. Especially at the end. I didn’t finish the book.

great listen

i listened this i beleive 4 tines to ensure i got the formula down to a T.great way to impress somrone your interested in and also how to lake others fall in love with you and keep their interest.

Interesting about distancing yourself from the target for a while, after they are hooked.

Too complicated, too many steps. I have to review my notes 😉 It is interesting to listen to, using the information will need preparation and effort.

Not practicable, only great word.

Like in a political party who goes in and tell promise to all the people who follow them. No detail only grand line of nonsensical word. Example: Be mysterious. How mysterious? it even said be mysterious even when married. Like what?! Does not describe it in a practical manner where one can try to use it in a real world settings. Many story brought up by it from ancient greek god which is not even real. Nothing you can gain from this but only stories to make us feel like we learn something.

😂 Read it because it's a "classic"

I've heard tell of this book here & there over the course of my life, and when it came up available in the Audible catalog, I just had to waste a few hours of brain power. WOW! This is, as others have said, a dating Mr Manners for the Sociopath. Want to manipulate your way into that special lady's heart? For example: ever wondered WHY we women are supposedly suckers for "dandy" men who care for their appearance? Seems it's because we are, as a whole, egotists who like to see inherent feminine traits (such as *caring for one's appearance *being into clothes & fashion *gossiping), our universal femininity, mirrored back to us In behavior as well as posture mirroring. "...but the dandy ALSO possesses the sharp danger and wit of man!" or something like that.

Never does it suggest that one should follow this advice sincerely and in ways that you personally enjoy. Never does it suggest that perhaps it would be a little healthier to get your shit together before changing who you are to (grossly fail to) manipulate your way into someone's pants. Never does it seem to say it would be a good idea to ONLY use this Seduction advice if you are unwilling to seek any further connection with the Seduced Woman because it is going to be impossible to pull off faking a whole personality for the life of a relationship. If you're looking for that Surrogate Mommy for your man-child ways, this might actually work to lure some sad, desperate woman into your basement, but if you shouldn't stick your appendage in crazy, you should likewise avoid tragic.

If there really are few to no deal breakers for you, by all means try some of this advice out at, say, a frat party or a club. Your Target Mate won't have to hear the manipulative garbage falling out of your slimy mouth over the music, youth makes fools of us all, and practically everyone is there to "make the smell" anyway. So your chances are good as long as you don't talk too much.

Isn't that just the best/worst euphemism?

No one should take this book seriously. Lying is bad. Be yourself, just like the elementary school posters said. Hygiene isn't a "dating tactic" it's just a good idea. Coercion is not consent, and WE ALWAYS WANT CONSENT. Hell, don't shoot for consent, try for enthusiasm.

Don't lie about who you are. Lying about who you are is just stupid unless you've met beforehand to make a loose plan, arrived separately at an Applebee's and you've all decided to speak in fake accents and pretend you're spies. Which is a FANTASTIC way to spend a Tuesday afternoon, by the way.

Individuals attracted to themselves

A lot of information some strange ideas but a lot of insight and a little miss information. I enjoyed listening thought. I will listen to it again.