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A MASTERPIECE OF SPIRITUAL QUEST AND SELF-DISCOVERY • W. Somerset Maugham’s most ambitious novel, adapted into an Academy Award–winning film.
Larry Darrell returns from World War I changed. Once a carefree young man of privilege, he now rejects wealth, comfort, and convention in search of deeper meaning. His path takes him from the glittering salons of Chicago and Paris to the mountains of India, where he seeks truth in philosophy, faith, and solitude. Around him, friends and acquaintances pursue lives of ambition, romance, and material success—offering a stark contrast to his restless search for freedom.
First published in 1944, W. Somerset Maugham’s The Razor’s Edge is both a coming-of-age story and a profound exploration of the spiritual hunger of the twentieth century. Written in Maugham’s elegant, conversational style, it blends fiction with philosophical reflection, questioning what it means to live a good and meaningful life. Its influence has endured for generations, inspiring readers to consider their own values and choices. Few lines capture its spirit more clearly than the novel’s central insight: “The sharp edge of a razor is difficult to pass over; thus the wise say the path to salvation is hard.”
This Feel Classics edition presents Maugham’s masterpiece in a reader-friendly format. With a thoughtful introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, and a detailed chronology of his life, it is ideal for students, first-time readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.
A timeless, unforgettable classic that still speaks to anyone who has ever asked what it means to live with purpose.
