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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This book is really, really interesting in that it discusses various types of seduction by utilizing stories from both history and literature as illustrations. I particularly enjoy the tie-ins to political figures and how they manage to seduce an entire country or even the world; I think the author could write and update to include Barack Obama in this group... (  ) cjm1970 | Aug 31, 2009 |  I give this book 3 stars because it is a solid collection of thoughts by other people - but it is so dry and poorly written. I've read countless non-fiction books and it is hard to bore me to tears -- but this book manages to do just that. I should say, though, that there are some really useful anecdotes. I thought some of the background on Casanova particularly interesting. (  ) ieJasonW | Jul 9, 2009 | E-books III  davidweigel | Nov 1, 2008 | Book by the author of 48 laws of power. This book helps you identify and streamline your seduction style. Are you a rake? Siren? Charmer? It gives historical or fictional examples of the types. Don Juan = Rake. Cassanove = ideal lover. I think Kennedy was a Charismatic (and some other types). I myself don't use the book for seduction. I used the book to identify my victem type (weakness) so that I wouldn't not fall prey to certain types of seducers. (  ) JasonFG | Oct 3, 2007 | Excellent book. At times the author almost shocks with his blunt interpretations of the art of seduction. But, this is a fascinating historical, psychological work. It is well organized for both an interesting read and for later study. Great marginal quotes enrich the text. And, Greene's analysis of historical texts is succiently stated. I'll read it again. ( ) ahystorian | Sep 30, 2007 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0142001198, Paperback)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.(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:12 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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