Robert Maynard Pirsig was an American writer and philosopher whose work delved into profound questions of value and quality. He masterfully blended philosophical inquiry with compelling narratives, urging readers to contemplate the nature of reality and the meaning of life. Pirsig's writing is marked by its incisive analysis and a unique perspective on the human experience. His approach encourages a deeper understanding of the world through thoughtful exploration.
A novel featuring Phaedrus, the mythical alter ego of Pirsig's "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". It is the story of a clash of opposites - a catastrophic-comic encounter between the philosophizing, introspective Phaedrus and the outgoing, sexually aggressive Lila.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance caused a literary sensation when it was first published in 1974. The story of the narrator, his son Chris and their month-long motorcycle odyssey from Minnesota to California, profoundly affected an entire generation. A combination of philosophical speculation and psychological tension, the book is a story of relationships, values, madness and, eventually, enlightenment.