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Lila - by  Robert Pirsig (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Lila - by Robert Pirsig (Paperback)

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  • The author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance examines life's essential issues as he recounts the journey down the Hudson River in a sailboat of his philosopher-narrator Phaedrus.
  • About the Author: Robert Pirsig was born in 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • 480 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, General

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The author who captured the spirit of an entire generation with his classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance now takes readers on a voyage of poignant and passionate philosophical exploration. "An intellectual rebel's book . . . the writing of a thoughtful, sensitive social and cultural observer".--Washington Post Book World. "Daring, highly original and provocative".--The New York Times. (Philosophy)



Book Synopsis



The author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance examines life's essential issues as he recounts the journey down the Hudson River in a sailboat of his philosopher-narrator Phaedrus.



About the Author



Robert Pirsig was born in 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He held degrees in chemistry, philosophy, and journalism and also studied at Benares Hindu University in India. He was the author of the classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and its sequel, Lila. He died in 2017.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.93 Inches (H) x 4.16 Inches (W) x 1.27 Inches (D)
Weight: .51 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 480
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Bantam
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert Pirsig
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 1992
TCIN: 88890834
UPC: 9780553299618
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-5789
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.51 pounds
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Q: What themes does the book explore?

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  • A: The book delves into life's essential issues through philosophical exploration during a sailing journey.

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  • A: Lila falls under fiction and literature genres, specifically categorized as general fiction.

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Q: Who is the main character in Lila?

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  • A: Phaedrus, the philosopher-narrator, is the main character who reflects on various philosophical concepts.

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Q: What is the author's background?

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  • A: Robert Pirsig was educated in chemistry, philosophy, and journalism and studied in India.

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