Robert M. Pirsig books in order
American writer and philosopher
- Lived
- 1928–2017
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Robert M. Pirsig published 4 novels, beginning with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974).
Updated September 2026
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Robert M. Pirsig's most-read book, rated by 127 Open Library readers.
Robert M. Pirsig books in order of publication
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (Apr 1974)
Lila (1991)
Lila's Child (2003)
On Quality: An Inquiry into Excellence (2022)
About Robert M. Pirsig
Robert Maynard Pirsig was an American writer and philosopher. He is the author of the philosophical books Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values (1974) and Lila: An Inquiry into Morals (1991), and he co-authored On Quality: An Inquiry Into Excellence: Selected and Unpublished Writings (2022) along with his wife and editor, Wendy Pirsig.
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Robert M. Pirsig FAQ
- How many books has Robert M. Pirsig written?
- Robert M. Pirsig published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert M. Pirsig's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
- What is Robert M. Pirsig's last book?
- Lila's Child (2003).
- What is Robert M. Pirsig's most famous book?
- Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974) is Robert M. Pirsig's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.