Is there an audiobook of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?
by Robert M. Pirsig · philosophical novel, autobiographical novel
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by James Purefoy, Full Cast, running 1h 40m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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About the book
1974 philosophical novel in which a father and a son are on a motorcycle trip with friends.
Questions
Is there an audiobook of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?
Yes. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is available on Audible, narrated by James Purefoy, Full Cast, with a running time of about 1h 40m.
How long does it take to listen to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?
The Audible edition runs 1h 40m.
Can I listen to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance without an Audible subscription?
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