The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham
"The Razor's Edge" is a novel that explores the life of a young American, Larry Darrell, who rejects conventional society to search for spiritual enlightenment in the aftermath of World War I. His journey takes him from Illinois to Paris, and eventually to India. The story is narrated by an unnamed author who encounters Larry at various stages of his life, and through his eyes, we see Larry's transformation and the impact it has on the people around him. The novel is a profound exploration of self-discovery, spirituality, and the quest for meaning.
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- 82nd on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 456th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)
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