Art of Seduction by Robert Greene (178)

The Art of Seduction, Robert Greene’s second book (2001), explores seduction as a form of power and influence—far beyond romantic attraction. Greene outlines nine “seducer” archetypes such as the Siren, the Rake, the Ideal Lover, the Charismatic, and others, alongside 18 types of “victims.” He illustrates each archetype using historical exemplars like Cleopatra, Casanova, and JFK, and presents 24 strategic techniques employed in the seductive process

Greene frames seduction as a deliberate art: a psychological dance involving mystery, manipulation, and allure, drawing readers into how subtle influence shapes relationships, power dynamics, and even history

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication Date: October 7, 2003 (reprint edition)
• Pages: 512
• ISBN‑10 / ISBN‑13: 0142001198 / 978‑0142001196
• Dimensions: Approx. 6.4 × 9.0 × 1.0 in (16.5 × 23 × 2.5 cm)