![]() The second track consists of a series of philosophical and autobiographical discourses. This track features the vivid descriptive language, dialogue, plot, and character development typical of a realist novel. The first track, told in the present tense, follows an unnamed narrator (whom Shortform, because of the numerous parallels between the narrator and the real-life Robert Pirsig, has chosen to call “Pirsig”) and his 11-year-old son Chris on a motorcycle trip from Minnesota to California. ![]() Robert Pirsig: Author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceĪ cultural touchstone of the Seventies, Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance ( ZAMM) is a smorgasbord, equal parts autobiographical novel, travelogue, and collection of philosophical essays. Read more about Robert Pirsig and his book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. The book is considered an autobiographical novel, and Robert Pirsig’s life is an important part of the story. Robert Pirsig is the author of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. ![]() Who is Robert Pirsig? What is his role in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. ![]() ![]() Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig. ![]()
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