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A study of the strategies of historical seducers
2001Steady paceDark
What it is about
Robert Greene describes nine types of seducer, such as the Siren and the Rake, and shows their tactics through historical examples. The book also lists the types of victim and the stages of a seduction. It is a study of influence as much as romance.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like Greene’s books on power.
What you will get
Many readers see its advice as manipulative.
The Art of Seduction Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Seduction · Power · History
Length
470 pages · ≈ 13 h
More about this book
Characters
Robert Greene and the historical figures he describes.
Setting
Courts, salons and history.
What makes it different
A study of charm treated like a strategy manual.
Feel
Cold, detailed and provocative.
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