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Book tags are created from a variety of sources, some of which are customer-generated. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. W Somerset Maugham's is a character in his own "The Razor's Edge". Good play but the book is better. At 1:17:13, the way Gray holds the coin changes. Lovely book. The world that Powers discovers in India will give this all consuming melodrama a spiritual tinge. This book is probably not for everyone, with a somewhat dated style, but I loved the story of Larry Darrell, a man relentlessly pursuing a meaningful life, despite pressure from all around him, even from the woman he loves. Today the study of someone who rejects the strictures of his upbringing to seek an alternative lifestyle is as poignant today as it was when it was written. Isabel marries Gray, and following the crash of 1929, is invited to live in Paris with her rich, social climbing, Uncle Elliot. The most ambitious of Maugham's novels, this is also one in which Maugham himself plays a considerable part as he wanders in and out of the story, to observe his characters struggling with their fates. . Hair Products. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to … Kosti: You sound like a very religious man who does not believe in God! Larry tries to rehabilitate her, but his efforts are sabotaged by Isabel who tries in vain to reignite Larry's interest in herself. Maugham himself wanders in and out of the story, to observe his characters struggling with their fates. All of the characters are well drawn, and you get the feeling that Maugham is leaving stuff out rather than putting stuff in. During a sojurn there, Larry, having attained his goal, is reunited with Isabel. Amazon is not legally responsible for the accuracy of the tags represented. . Directed by Edmund Goulding. Power returns and reintroduces himself in the life of Isabel, played by the impossibly beautiful Gene Tirney. --This text refers to an alternate, Larry Darrell is a young American in search of the absolute. An adventuresome young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? I had read this book long back, I was probably much less than twenty. It's so good to return to read one of the masters of English literature, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2019. It's a pleasure to hear Michael Page switch accents to bring each of them to life. G.T.B. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to get him back, even though she is already married. The reason why the book works is because of the writing. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It's a symbol meant to ward off the evil eye, and it more often than not appeared on the covers of many of Maugham's novels. This is a really good novel. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Sophie is an endearing character and I felt that more could be said about her. Page also manages one of the toughest tasks of all, delivering Maugham's reflections on the nature of the human spirit so that both the worldly cynicism and the spiritual yearning come through. Having lost her husband and child in a tragic accident, Sophie is living the low-life with the help of drugs and an abusive brute. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A Semi Spiritual Melodrama By Somerset Maugham. There are none of the jarring grammar or punctuation gaffes included in most of today's self-published books, although some of the English usage is archaic and obviously British. I defy anyone to master it better than he does. If I was told to read 'The Razor's Edge' specifically and watch the film over a decade ago then that would have saved a lot of time. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2019, Excellent. It's a perfect teaching tool for aspiring writers in search of a this-is-how-it's-done manual. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The latest gaming news, reviews, and guides from the biggest companies in the industry. Tirney's beauty permeates the whole film and her character is as truthful as it is cruel although she doesn't mean to be neither truthful nor cruel. The character descriptions are vivid and detailed; it's a mark of genius when readers understand the characters even if there is nothing in common with them. Loved the scene of the coin and John Payne's headache. Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. . If you are an author or publisher and would like to remove a tag associated with your title, please contact your vendor manager or publisher support team. The reason why the film was good is because the book is good. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I was advised to read Somerset Maugham over a decade ago, and went to the library to research all the titles under his name. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine--, 8 1.5-hour cassettes The story is about a self-discovery journey taken in an era long before it was common to do so. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. . He's played by Herbert Marshall and he's given the hardest lines to deliver: "He looks extraordinarily happy, calm yet aloof" He's talking about Larry, Tyrone Power's character, after his enlightening trip to India. Deserves to be seen. a genius.” –Theodore Dreiser, W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was an English novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. Made a nice change from my Kobo recommendations First heard as a play on Radio 4 extra. Call Us Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, includes free international wireless delivery via. . This is why I feel that stuff has been left out because we don't experience the tragic car accident that robs Sophie of her husband and children, nor do we get any indication of what she was like before she met her husband. After skimming through them I wasn't impressed. His voice balances perfectly Maugham's strong narrative with the individualized syntax and slang that distinguishes them. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 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Somerset. While slumming one night Larry, Isabel and company are shocked to discover Sophie, a friend from Chicago. Anne Baxter as the tragic Sophie gets an Academy Award while Clifton Webb camps it out shamelessly. Maugham’s title and the opening quote by Katha Upanishad offer intrigue. Larry Darrell is a young American in search of the absolute. Morality, good plot and a straightforward explanation of re-incarnation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It is for this reason why I think the novel should have been longer than its 341 pages. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Please try again. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Razor's Edge (Vintage International). Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2016. --This text refers to an alternate. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. --This text refers to an alternate, This is a masterful adaptation of Maugham's tale of one man's search for enlightenment. It was the band's eleventh internationally released studio album and the twelfth to be released in Australia. Please try again. To many modern readers some of the story, the characters, and their lifestyle may appear to be so old-fashioned as to be stilted. Isabel is your typical middle class woman who has certain standards and doesn't want to drop below it for love or money. The progress of his spiritual odyssey involves him with some of Maugham's most brilliant characters - his fiancee Isabel whose choice between love and wealth have lifelong repercussions, and Elliott Templeton, her uncle, a classic expatriate American snob. FREE Delivery on Any Order in Our On Line Retail Shop . Look beyond this and revel in Somerset Maughan's minute details of the scenes and the people and you will discover how his observations have been translated into the written word. There is also a double entendre in the title that I didn’t strike upon until days after the reading. Andre Maranne Dies, the Pink Panther and Fawlty Towers Star Was 94, Review: "Nightmare Alley" (1947) Starring Tyrone Power And Joan Blondell; Criterion Blu-ray Special Edition. His quest weaves through European and American society from WWI through the Great Depression, allowing Maugham to introduce characters from every niche of French, American, and English society. The nag remained with me for quite long. My old one fell apart, so I bought a new copy, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2019. However, when I saw the film version of this book with Anne Baxter I thought I should read the book as I enjoyed the film. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Edmund Goulding choreographs the unfolding with surprising results. Larry could be your contemporary unemployed man who is judged by everyone for living on benefit. Try again. Hunger no love . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2014. . It led me to look up Occam’s Razor, “the principle that, of two explanations that account for all the facts, the simpler one is more likely to be correct; it is applied to a wide range of disciplines, including religion, physics, and medicine.” In this novel it applies, perhaps, to our protagonist’s gradual discovery of the life best lived. His best-known novels include Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, Cakes and Ale, and The Razor’s Edge. Does this book contain inappropriate content? I found Larry, Sophie, Gray and even Isabel engaging. Undeniably astute descriptions of physicality and persona. Please try your request again later. Gene Tirney's reaction to Tyrone Power, as he works the "miracle", is the best acting of her entire career. Unable to add item to List. When the screenplay credits are shown, a curious symbol appears near W. Somerset Maugham's name. With Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, John Payne, Anne Baxter. An adventuresome young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Well-to-do Chicagoan, Larry Darrell, breaks off his engagement to Isabel and travels the world seeking enlightenment, eventually finding his guru India. Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015. “[Maugham is] a great artist . I'm very fond of this book. woman . And to one tragic character’s precarious balance. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Highly recommend. The Sound and the Fury (Vintage International), The Narrow Corner (Vintage International). The progress of this spiritual odyssey involves him with some of Maugham's most brillant characters - his fiancee Isabel, whose choice between love and wealth have lifelong repercussions, and Elliot Templeton, her uncle, a classic expatriate American snob. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. The Razors Edge is the twelfth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC released on 21 September 1990. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Something went wrong. 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