Description
In this elegant novel set during the 1920s, a woman of privilege confronts the consequences of her choices when her husband's discovery of her infidelity forces her into exile at the heart of a devastating cholera epidemic. Stripped of the comfortable society she has cultivated and thrust into unfamiliar circumstances, she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and moral awakening. Through her trials, she learns profound lessons about love, redemption, and the possibility of transformation. Maugham's masterful prose explores the depths of human nature, revealing how suffering and isolation can strip away pretense and awaken the conscience. This is a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to grow, change, and ultimately forgive ourselves and others.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Feb 10, 2004
ISBN: 9781400034215
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Details
First Published
1944
Language
en
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Content and trigger warnings for The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham.