The Razor's Edge

By: W. Somerset Maugham

Narrated by: Michael Page

A compelling novel of self-discovery and the search for meaning from the author of The Painted Veil

The Great War changed everything and everyone, and Larry Darrell is no exception. Though his physical wounds from the war heal, his spirit is changed almost beyond recognition. He leaves his betrothed, the beautiful and devoted Isabel; studies philosophy and religion in Paris; lives as a monk, and witnesses the exotic hardships of Spanish life. All of life that he can find—from an Indian Ashrama to labor in a coal mine—becomes Larry's spiritual experiment as he spurns the comfort and privilege of the Roaring 20s.

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© 1944 by W. Somerset Maugham and renewed in 1971 by Elizabeth Mary, Baroness Glendevon. ℗ 1994 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

A tale of the searching soul

Beautiful narration for an equally beautiful tale of the searchers that some of us may be lucky enough to be acquainted with..

One of Maugham's best

great story. great performer. absolutely worth every second. a must read for Maugham fans and a great first Maugham if you're just getting into him.

strange accent

You think they could have gotten an American to read. The English accent just didn't fit! Good story.

Glad I read it again after 50 years

Some wisdom for all ages. We all seek our own kinds of happiness. Many find it in different ways.

Great story

Great book to contrast the life of materialism and spirituality. also envisioning how life was 100 years ago