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The Razor's Edge
Book • 1944
Published in 1944, 'The Razor's Edge' by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel that delves into the search for the meaning of life and the dichotomy between materialism and spirituality.
The story centers around Larry Darrell, a former World War I aviator who returns to Chicago a changed man.
Larry rejects conventional life and sets out on a spiritual journey, influenced by his harrowing war experiences and the death of a friend who saved his life.
The novel is narrated by Maugham himself, who interacts with and observes the characters over a twenty-year period.
The story explores themes of war, death, life, marriage, and profession, and contrasts Larry's spiritual pursuits with the more materialistic lives of characters like Isabel and her uncle Elliott Templeton.
The novel is set in various locations including Chicago, Paris, and India, and it was one of the first Western novels to propose non-Western solutions to societal issues.
The story centers around Larry Darrell, a former World War I aviator who returns to Chicago a changed man.
Larry rejects conventional life and sets out on a spiritual journey, influenced by his harrowing war experiences and the death of a friend who saved his life.
The novel is narrated by Maugham himself, who interacts with and observes the characters over a twenty-year period.
The story explores themes of war, death, life, marriage, and profession, and contrasts Larry's spiritual pursuits with the more materialistic lives of characters like Isabel and her uncle Elliott Templeton.
The novel is set in various locations including Chicago, Paris, and India, and it was one of the first Western novels to propose non-Western solutions to societal issues.
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Mentioned by Cyan Banister in the context of a movie that helped her process trauma and gain a new perspective on life.
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Brian Tom O'Connor as one of his all-time favorite novels, exploring themes of existential search and materialism vs. spirituality.
Brian Tom O'Connor as one of his all-time favorite novels, exploring themes of existential search and materialism vs. spirituality.
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Mentioned by Philip-Neri Reese as a significant author in the grimdark fantasy subgenre.
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Mentioned by Jeremy McCandless in a bonus episode discussing the book's themes of faith, meaning, and the pursuit of truth from a Christian perspective.
Somerset Maugham’s - The Razor's Edge. A Christian perspective. (Bonus Episode)
