“The Razor's Edge” A Novel By W. Somerset Maugham, Vintage First Edition. Copyright 1944 by W. Somerset Maugham. Published 1944 By The Blakiston Company, Philadelphia. No Dust Jacket. Hardcover with black cloth-over boards with gold design on front cover and gold lettering and designs on spine. Textblock head edges have a nice yellow tint. 246 pages.  Measures: 8 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 7/8 inches.

Plot: The Razor's Edge is a 1944 novel by W. Somerset Maugham. It tells the story of Larry Darrell, an American pilot traumatized by his experiences in World War I, who sets off in search of some transcendent meaning in his life. Maugham is the narrator whose narration takes the form of relating his conversations and reactions to the characters. He finds Larry both mystifying and compelling. The story begins through the eyes of Larry's friends and acquaintances as they witness his personality change after the war. His rejection of conventional life and search for meaningful experience allows him to thrive while the more materialistic characters suffer reversals of fortune.

I feel this is a nice Vintage Classic First Edition Novel of one of our more important authors. It would make a nice addition to any W. Somerset Maugham Fan or Collector. Please view all photos as they are part of the condition description, and carefully read the description. I try to show and describe the highlights and flaws to the best of my ability. I believe these to be important to both the collector and the casual reader alike.

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