<b>So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of <i>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance </i>tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Robert M. Pirsig’s book.</b><br /><br /> Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.<br />  <br /> This short summary and analysis of <i>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values</i> includes: <ul><li>Historical context</li><li>Chapter-by-chapter overviews</li><li>Cast of characters</li><li>Themes and symbols</li><li>Important quotes</li><li>Fascinating trivia</li><li>Glossary of terms</li><li>Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work</li></ul>About <i>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</i> by Robert M. Pirsig:<br />  <br /><i>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance</i> is three books in one, including the author’s account of a transcontinental journey, his struggle to reconcile both halves of an identity fragmented by his own mental illness, and a rumination on Eastern versus Western philosophy.<br />  <br /> Now, more than forty years since its original release, <i>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance </i>has become a modern classic—the kind of book that challenges readers to step outside of their everyday thoughts and consider some of life’s most profound questions through the entertaining lens of a father-son trip.<br />  <br /> The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.<br />