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The Razor's Edge is a 1944 novel by W. Somerset Maugham. It tells the story of Larry Darrell, an American pilot traumatized by his experiences in World War I, who sets off in search of some transcendent meaning in his life. Maugham is the narrator whose narration takes the form of relating his conversations and reactions to the characters. He finds Larry both mystifying and compelling. The story begins through the…
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Bill Murray has built his stellar reputation by appearing in comedies. Like many of his colleagues, he wanted to evade being typecast and one of the ideas was to star in serious dramatic roles. One such opportunity was provided by *The Razor’s Edge*, celebrated 1944 novel by British author W. Somerset Maugham. Four decades after its release, Murray starred in and co-wrote 1984 film adaptation, directed by his friend…More
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