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Has anyone read Any of Robert Greene's books?

Asked by joshisradd (238points) February 26th, 2009 from iPhone

Did they help you? Did they change the way you look at things?

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Standswithacane's avatar

I only know of one Robert Greene – Elizabethan playwright and contemporary of Shakespeare and Marlowe. And I would hesitate to call him a writer of books.

If you’re speaking of another writer my answer is no. Best of luck.

joshisradd's avatar

No this Ribert Greene writes books of gaining power though manipulation and other pyscological aspects. His books are. The 43 laws of power, the art of suduction, and another about war

Standswithacane's avatar

Sounds Machiavellian. In fact Machiavelli wrote on those very subjects, including the Art of War. Perhaps your Robert is a disciple.

Darwin's avatar

@Standswithacane – Apparently, yes, he is:

“Greene blogs on PowerSeductionandWar.com where he writes about themes from his books and current events. He has criticized the strategy of public figures including Michael Moore, Bill O’Reilly and Vladimir Putin. On the blog, Robert has written about some of his influences, including Machiavelli who he said that he rereads once a year and John Boyd, whose philosophy he felt fit in these “ruthless times.” ”
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Greene_(author) )

Standswithacane's avatar

@Darwin Wow, there it is. Machiavellian principles wrapped up in a 21st century presentation. I may read up on Mr. Greene, the ambitious manipulator and seducer.

joshisradd's avatar

He I really amazing at what he does. It changes the way you look at things, and is very amoral.

Darwin's avatar

@Standswithacane – I don’t know a lot of details about his background other than he has a degree in classical studies, but he certainly seems to be a well-read person and makes a lot of friends in the world of rap.

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