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The Art of Seduction

An Indispensible Primer on the Ultimate Form of Power

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The Art of Seduction

Written 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
History Management & Leadership Relationships Physical Exercise Self Improvement Leadership Development Self Leadership
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The original Red Pill

Learn the game and nature of men and women or you will be tying a rope around your neck in the modern world.

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Slick with grease.

If you want to inject your relationships with excitement and unpredictability, this is how to do it.

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Nuanced subject. Brave author. Shadow work.

These are the things you think are happening to you in your head and gaslight yourself out of because people can’t be that evil. News flash! They can be. People are animals too. This book is great for awareness to our animal nature or shadow. I got this book to protect myself from manipulation only to find that I have subconsciously committed a few of these things. Know thyself. I am the ideal and the dandy and I didn’t even know.

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Great storytelling

I will say the same thing I said about 48 Laws of Power. A lot of the advices seem fictional, dating way too far back to ne applicable to how the society operates today. Although, the human psychology is still the same in some ways, it has changed drastically.

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Delightfully Controversial

This story is a mighty moral struggle that continuously confronts you with truth about yourself so the struggle continues... It frees you in the end, or surrenders you? Find out for yourself. All in all, my fþdeepest appreciation to the author and the reader for bringing animated light to this nuanced topic. Many many thanks.

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Excellent and informative!

Loved it, found it very informative, and helpful in understanding the relational push and pull of male female dynamics. I worth while read 📚 for sure!

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Missing Dangers

Nicely read but I've resorted to reading along since maybe 2-3 pages are missing from each chapter if not more.

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This is a narcissist how to book...

This book offers a comprehensive guide on the tactics of love bombing, targeting, and manipulating individuals. It provides valuable insights into how people can be easily influenced and deceived. However, the author's approach of referring to individuals as "victims" during the seduction process raises ethical concerns. The focus of the book appears to be more on manipulation and causing harm rather than fostering genuine love and healthy relationships. It is essential to distinguish between seduction and manipulation in order to grasp the true essence of the content. *Eyeopening to protect yourself from these predators.

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Manipulative

I did not like this book. It felt very manipulative and no one wins when then are being conned.

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2 hours in so far...

About half way through, and I'll I've been listening to is different types of personalities. This isn't a "how to" guide, rather an explanation of different types of personalities from the olden days. A bit disappointed in terms of expectation. Perhaps this is for someone. For me, a wasted credit.

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