Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
An Inquiry into Values
The book is a philosophical novel that explores the protagonist's journey across the United States on a motorcycle with his son, during which he delves into questions about life, philosophy, and the nature of "Quality". The narrative is interspersed with flashbacks to the protagonist's life before the journey, including his time as a university professor and his struggle with mental illness. The book aims to reconcile the dichotomy between classical and romantic understandings of the world, ultimately arguing for a holistic approach that integrates both perspectives.
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- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 412-540
- Original Language
- English
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- 68th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 79th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- 50 Best Cult Books (Telegraph)
- 50 Books to (Re-)Read at 50 (nextavenue)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)