Art of Seduction
The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power. From the creator of the phenomenal bestseller The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene returns with a new instruction book on the most subtle, elusive, and effective form of power—manipulating other people’s greatest weakness: their desire for pleasure. The Art of Seduction is a masterful synthesis of the work of thinkers such as Freud, Ovid, Kierkegaard, and Einstein, as well as the achievements of the greatest seducers throughout history. It also synthesizes the work of thinkers including Freud, Diderot, Nietzsche, and Einstein, reporting the enticing strategies of characters throughout history. The Art of Seduction is a comprehensive guide to getting what we want any way we can, using 24 maneuvers that will guide readers through the seduction process, providing cunning, amoral instructions for and analysis of this fascinating, all-pervasive form of power.
THE 9 TYPES OF SEDUCERS
The Siren - Represents adventure and change
The Rake - A male seducer who catches the female fancy by incessantly pursuing her
The Ideal Lover - Represents a fantasy lover who makes the beloved feel lofty and great
The Dandy - Offers the kind of forbidden freedom that most people can only dream of but never hope to achieve
The Natural - Has somehow retained the childhood traits
The Coquette - Leads a person on without offering instant gratification
The Charmer - Seduces by making their targets the center of attention
The Charismatic - Inherently exciting because they come across as self sufficient and self driven
The Star - A glamorous and dramatic presence and they present themselves as objects of fascination