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The Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham · Booklabria

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First published: 1944
Editions: 130 in 7 languages

Synopsis

This novel, supposedly based on the life of an acquaintance of Maugham, follows the fortunes of an American pilot who, traumatized by war, rejects his former conventional life to search for a more meaningful existence. After studying in Paris for two years he decides to travel, taking various menial jobs. Although being influenced by some of the people he meets it is not until he reaches India that he begins to find peace.

Subjects: History
Psychology
Travel
Voyages and travels
Americans
World War, 1914-1918
Set in: United States
France
India
Paris
Time: Xian Dai; 1940'S

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130 in 7 languages

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English76 Spanish23 French3 German3 All 7 languages

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