Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (Harper Perennial Modern Classics (Prebound)) (Black Swan S.) (P.S.)

by Robert M Pirsig

Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book becomes a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. The narrator's relationship with his son leads to a powerful self-reckoning the craft of motorcycle maintenance leads to an austerely beautiful process for reconciling science, religion, and humanism. Resonant with the confusions of existence, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a touching and transcendent book of life.

• ISBN10: 0688171664
• ISBN13: 9780688171667
• Publish Date: 1 May 1999 (first published 1 May 1974)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
• Imprint: William Morrow
• Edition: 25th Quill ed.
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 436
• Language: English

Reviews

[Shreela]

College assignment

[adamfortuna]

A philosophy book told through first person is extremely interesting to me -- especially a travel memoir. Many of the conversations hit on specific points that I was nodding in agreement at. Specifically many of the ones that included frustration when getting points across to others, or taking pride in upkeep and finding a way to enjoy it. The only reason I'd rate it lower was due to the long periods of time between enlightening moments.

[Hillary]

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