Mundane is perhaps how I'd describe this post; it's been a strange and emotional day, with few cogs working. Somerset Maugham's The Razor's Edge is a peculiar novel, one that teeters precariously on the fine line between profound existential inquiry and the sort of navel-gazing typically reserved for teenage diary entries. At the heart of … Continue reading The Razor’s Edge: A Fine Line Between Genius and the Mundane
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The Moon and Sixpence: A Dance with the Devil of Artistry
When I first encountered the works of W. Somerset Maugham, I was not yet in my teens. My initial foray into his literary world was through Of Human Bondage, and I was immediately captivated. However, it was The Moon and Sixpence that truly ensnared my imagination. The allure of this novel lay not only in … Continue reading The Moon and Sixpence: A Dance with the Devil of Artistry
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