The Razor's Edge (1946

The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham is a classic twentieth-century novel about spiritual searching, love, disillusionment, and the pursuit of meaning after war. This copy is a Pocket Books of Canada edition, printed in September 1946, with the printing history page confirming it as the 1st Pocket Book edition.

The novel follows Larry Darrell, a young American whose experiences in the First World War leave him questioning wealth, society, ambition, and the expected path of life. As those around him pursue comfort, status, and romance, Larry searches for deeper truth and inner peace, making this one of Maugham’s most thoughtful and enduring works.

A strong choice for collectors of vintage paperbacks, Pocket Books of Canada editions, classic literature, and W. Somerset Maugham novels, The Razor’s Edge is a collectible and meaningful addition to any literary collection.

Mass Paperback, Very Good Creasing along the spine. Moderate edge and corner wear. Rubbing and light soiling on the back cover. Age toning throughout, typical for a 1946 paperback.