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.
While cycling through the western states, a disillusioned American questions the meaning of existence after confronting the ghost of his former, uninstitutionalized self