The Art of Seduction
by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers
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This mesmerizing exploration of the most subtle, elusive, and effective form of power is a masterful analysis of civilization's greatest seducers, from Cleopatra to JFK, as well as the classic literature of seduction from Freud to Kierkegaard and Ovid to Casanova. Robert Greene once again 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. Presenting the timeless profiles of each type of seducer and the twenty-four maneuvers that will guide you step by step in the game of seduction, The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals the timeless power of this age-old art.
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The Art of Seduction is by Robert Greene, Joost Elffers. The catalogue records its first publication in 2001. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is The Art of Seduction?
The catalogue records 467 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
