The Art of Seduction cover art

The Art of Seduction

An Indispensible Primer on the Ultimate Form of Power

 Preview
Try Premium Plus free
1 credit a month to buy any audiobook in our entire collection.
Access to thousands of additional audiobooks and Originals from the Plus Catalogue.
Member-only deals & discounts.
Auto-renews at $16.45/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

The Art of Seduction

By: Robert Greene
Narrated by: Jeff David
Try Premium Plus free

$16.45 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $21.99

Buy Now for $21.99

About this listen

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 Leadership Management & Leadership Relationships Self Improvement Leadership Development Self Leadership

Critic Reviews

"[Greene's] literary survey is fascinating." (Booklist)
All stars
Most relevant  
The best seduction book I've ever read. It gets very in depth into the psychology of seduction at a deep level. Highly recommended.

Very very good

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
game changer!! mind the pun.
book has deepth of psychology tactics, practice required for mastery.

game changer

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I loved this book.
From what I learnt about being manipulated because I'm a softy. Interesting to see it from my own relational experience, also the parts I have played that have come naturally to me.
If you want a deep meaningful relationship this isn't the book to learn from, but a good tool in looking for signs of being manipulated and played. Could be confusing if you read peoples behaviour by applying this to the letter.
Very interesting and thought provoking.

I love the historical references.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Was a very interesting read! Opened my eyes up in a lot of ways!
Another great read from Robert Greene

A great read!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
One word sums up this book… Machiavellian.

Yes this book can be leaning to the sociopathic side of the spectrum in how it’s breaks down seducing “victims” whether that maybe love interests to rivals.

yet for an individual with good morals and is interested in building their knowledge in social interaction or desire to be more social (introverts) or even people who need more help than other i.e those who are neurodivergent.

I believe it to be a fantastic resource.

A Devilish resource

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
this book is hard hitting and cuts straight to the point. it gives you a thorough understanding of games people can play - which doesnt necessarily you having to play those games. but, also, you being aware of how other people can twist and turn their words, behaviours and strategies to get what they want from you.

not for snowflakes

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Read this book now, and it will open up your mind to the world of seduction.

MARVELLOUS BOOK.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Eye opening and breaks down what seduction really is, the concept the steps the mentality and the action required. Through practice and application the average guy can seduce anyone

Informative and honest

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
i loved the book but the narration is the worst ever ever heard in my life. That voice does my head in.

awesome book, spoilt by terrible narration in audible.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I liked the narrator; seems cool would invite out for beers and pancakes on the weekend then we can go eat hamburger

solid

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.