The Razor's Edge

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Larry Darrell, embarks on a spiritual journey to find the meaning of life, which was unusual for literature of that time.
• The plot is based on real people and events that Maugham observed throughout his life.
• The title The Razor's Edge is taken from the ancient Indian text 'Katha Upanishad,' highlighting the philosophical depth of the work.
• The book was adapted into two films: the first in 1946 and the second in 1984.
• Maugham employs an autobiographical narrative technique in the book, where he himself is one of the characters and the narrator.