Robert M Pirsig, ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ Author, Dies at 88
Robert M. Pirsig, the author of philosophical novel “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” has died. He was 88. Pirsig passed away at his home in South Berwick, Maine, on Monday, The New York Times reported. His publisher, William Morrow, confirmed his death, saying the writer’s health had been failing. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Pirsig was a college writing instructor and freelance technical writer when he penned his first book, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values” in 1974. Also Read: Erin Moran, Star of 'Happy Days' and 'Joanie Loves Chachi,' Dies...
- 4/25/2017
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- The Wrap
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